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August 22, 2025CureusOpen Access

Uncontrolled Diabetes Unmasking Diabetic Striatopathy: A Reversible Cause of Hyperkinetic Movement Disorder

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AEAmir A Estil-lasMGMartena GraceCHChetna N Hirani

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Overview

Case study reports acute movement disorders in a diabetic patient, highlighting diabetic striatopathy risk.

Key Points

  • Complete resolution of hyperkinetic movement disorder was achieved with glycemic control via insulin therapy, reflecting the reversibility of diabetic striatopathy.
  • The patient's laboratory results revealed a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 14%, indicating poorly managed diabetes, which contributed to the acute neurological symptoms.
  • Computed tomography and MRI highlighted significant radiographic findings in the basal ganglia, common in diabetic striatopathy cases and relevant for diagnosis.
  • Timely recognition of diabetic striatopathy in patients with hyperglycemia can prevent unnecessary interventions and improve recovery.

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Estil-las et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5231ad7bf08b1eada703https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90731
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