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May 11, 2026Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences/Manipal journal of nursing and health sciences

Diabetic striatopathy and uncontrolled hyperglycemia linked to cardiac arrest and functional dependence despite neurological stabilization.

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Population

A 57-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with generalized choreiform and ballistic movements

Design

Case report

Key result

A 57-year-old woman with diabetic striatopathy and uncontrolled hyperglycemia (HbA1c 8.3%) developed cardiac arrest and remained functionally dependent at discharge despite neurological stabilization.

Authors

DMDeepa M

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Overview

Cardiac arrest may complicate diabetic striatopathy; leaves open incidence, mechanism, and role of glycemic control pending dedicated study.

Key Points

  • To emphasize the clinical features and care considerations associated with diabetic striatopathy in a patient with cardiac complications.
  • Case report documenting clinical findings and management of a 57-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic striatopathy.
  • Diagnostic evaluation included blood glucose measurements and neuroimaging to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Management involved intensive care support and rehabilitation over a 10-day hospital stay.
  • Patient exhibited hemichorea and hemiballismus due to diabetic striatopathy, with blood glucose levels of 243 mg/dL and HbA1c of 8.3%.
  • Following cardiac arrest, comprehensive care was provided, yet the patient remained dependent on Ryle's tube feeding and mobility assistance at discharge.

Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=1)

Structured PICO

P
Population
57-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with generalized choreiform and ballistic movements (diabetic striatopathy) complicated by cardiac arrest
I
Intervention
Comprehensive medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care
O
Outcome
Neurological stabilization and functional status at discharge

This case highlights the importance of early recognition of diabetic striatopathy and vigilant monitoring for systemic complications such as cardiac arrest.

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Deepa M (2026) conducted a case report in Diabetic striatopathy (n=1). Comprehensive medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care was evaluated on Neurological stabilization and functional status at discharge. A 57-year-old woman with diabetic striatopathy and uncontrolled hyperglycemia (HbA1c 8.3%) developed cardiac arrest and remained functionally dependent at discharge despite neurological stabilization.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0171983a9f334c28271b74https://doi.org/10.55889/2582-7979.1359
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