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Impact of Initial Hyperglycemia, In-Hospital Glycemic Control, and Discharge Results in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings from a Comprehensive Stroke Center in the UAE

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  • Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

  • Virgie Guy Pedo

  • Adnan Agha

  • July 15, 2026

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    Admission hyperglycemia was present in 51.7% of patients and was associated with a threefold increase in unfavorable discharge outcomes.

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    Inappropriate glycemic management occurred in 85.8% of hyperglycemic patients compared to 11.1% of euglycemic patients.

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    Routine HbA1c testing revealed occult diabetes in 18.4% of patients who had no prior diagnosis.

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    The study included 218 adults with acute ischemic stroke admitted between July and December 2023.

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    The research aimed to evaluate the relationship between admission glucose levels and discharge functional status.

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Admission hyperglycemia, in-hospital glycemic management, and discharge outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: a UAE comprehensive stroke center cohort

  • by Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Virgie Guy Pedo, Adnan Agha

  • July 15, 2026

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