{"id":2828,"date":"2024-01-15T17:50:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T12:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yashodahealthcare.com\/blogs\/?p=2828"},"modified":"2024-01-16T16:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:01:28","slug":"stroke-and-diabetes-connection-types-risk-factors-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yashodahealthcare.com\/blogs\/stroke-and-diabetes-connection-types-risk-factors-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Stroke and Diabetes: Connection, Types, Risk Factors & Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Stroke is one of the lethal diseases closely associated with diabetes. Multiple studies have shown that people with diabetes are more prone to stroke than people without diabetes. Diabetes\u00a0increases the risk of getting stroke by 1.5 times.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diabetes affects the body\u2019s ability to produce and use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that maintains the level of glucose in the blood. It moves sugar into the cells from the blood, which is either stored or used for energy. High blood sugar levels or hyperglycemia is considered a significant factor that can contribute to the build-up of plaque, clot, or fat deposits inside arteries and may hinder the blood supply to the neck and brain. Growth of these deposits can cause narrowing of blood vessels or even complete blockage. The brain cells too can get damaged in the absence of proper oxygen, blood supply, and nutrients, which will eventually lead to a stroke.<\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/a> can also increase the chances of getting multiple health complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, blood circulation problems, and atherosclerosis.<\/p>\n

What is a Stroke? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stroke is a medical condition in which the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen and nutrients become damaged or blocked.<\/p>\n

Strokes are categorized by numerous factors, such as the size and location of the damaged blood vessels, and the event that causes the damage to the brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different Types of Strokes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Strokes can be of three types:<\/p>\n

Ischemic Stroke:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, as it accounts for around 87 percent of stroke cases. It occurs when the blood vessel that carries blood to the brain gets obstructed by a blood clot. Brain cells begin to die in the absence of oxygen and nutrients.<\/p>\n

Transient Ischemic Attack or Mini Stroke:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the case of a transient ischemic stroke, a temporary blockage causes reduced blood flow to the brain. This stroke generally lasts a few minutes and fades away in 24 hours. In rare cases, it may not even be felt by the individual.<\/p>\n

Hemorrhagic Stroke:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to bleeding in the brain which causes the neighboring brain cells to get damaged and die eventually, resulting in stroke.<\/p>\n

Read also: Everything you need to know about Strokes<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Risk Factors for Stroke:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Race is considered as a risk factor for stroke in many countries. Various studies suggest that Africans are more prone to stroke than Caucasians.<\/p>\n

The risk factors for stroke may include:<\/p>\n