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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Diabetic Striatopathy: A Rare Case of Non-ketotic Hyperglycaemia-Induced Hemichorea

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Case report reveals non-ketotic hyperglycaemia contributing to hemichorea in a diabetic patient, indicating neurological complications.

Involuntary movements resolved after blood glucose control, showcasing hemichorea linked to diabetes.
Patient's HbA1c level was 144 mmol/mol, highlighting severe hyperglycaemia affecting neurological function.
Diabetes mellitus can lead to rare neurological manifestations, including hemichorea and peripheral neuropathy.
Imaging studies showed no basal ganglia abnormalities, emphasizing the metabolic origin of movements.

Serrao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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