Impact of diabetes and hyperglycemia on acute stroke outcomes in a semi urban setting in Cameroon: Results of the Buea Stroke Study, Cameroon
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Data on the impact of diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia on acute stroke outcomes are inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the prognostic impact of diabetes mellitus and admission hyperglycemia on in-hospital stroke outcomes in a semi-urban setting in Cameroon. METHODS: We included patients aged ≥18 years hospitalized for acute stroke at the Buea Regional Hospital, Southwest Region of Cameroon, from January 2021 to August 2023. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the impact of known diabetes mellitus and admission hyperglycemia on in-hospital functional outcome, infections, length of hospital stay, and mortality. Risk estimates are presented as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). A p value of
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
Neurological and metabolic disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 108565–108565
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN