title: [Management of stroke in patients with diabetes mellitus].
abstract: Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke. Medical interview, physical, neurological, and radiological examination are performed for diagnosis of stroke. CT, MRI, MRA, CT angiography, and carotid ultrasonography are used for classification of type of ischemic stroke. Immediate treatment using such as rt-PA or endovascular therapy improves the prognosis. Antiplatelet therapy is recommended for purposes of risk reduction of recurrent stroke, but blood sugar control is uncertain.
authors.forename: Ikuko
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Takeda
authors.forename: Naohisa
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hosomi
authors.forename: Masayasu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy