Tip 2 diyabet ve atriyal fibrilasyon geçici iskemik atağa neden olabilir

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is still one of the common chronic problems not only in rural but also the urban cities. While the regulation of blood sugar metabolism is one of the target points, living with DM can trammel primary care physicians. 
 64 years old female patient who was diagnosed with DM and hypertension for at least 5 years has attended the surgery for nuisance and dysuria. Bacteriuria has detected and blood sugar was 550 mg/dl WBC= 12,48 CRP: 7 HbA1C: 10,4 % Her neurologic examination was normal except she has got urinary incontinence. She was hospitalized with a diagnosis of DM, HT, and cystitis. Metformin 2x1gr, 1x 40 mg, ceftriaxone 2x1gr, and insulin glargine were ordered. Diabetic patient education has been performed. During follow-up, her blood sugar regulation has been settled but she complained of palpitation, ECG has been performed and diagnosed as AF (atrial fibrillation). Her blood pressure was 120/80 and metoprolol infusion was made. INR: 1,44 sec PT=17sn creatine=0,9 mg/dl. Control ECG was at sinus rhythm. While she was in time of recovery, internal medicine consultation has performed and she was planned to discharge. She complained about "could not talk". In her neurologic examination, her left arm has lost strength (3/5) and she could hear and understand what was told but couldn't speak. She was transferred to another health center for detection and treatment as pre-diagnose of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). 
 DM never walks alone. At primary health care centers physicians should be aware of chronic conditions as well as the new onset problems to manage.