Hyperglycemia after acute ischemic stroke

Hyperglycemia is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke and is associated with poor outcomes. International guidelines recommend that patients with acute ischemic stroke should maintain their blood glucose level within an appropriate range using the loose treatment. However, specific hypoglycemic measures are still inconclusive. This article reviews the research progress of hyperglycemia after acute ischemic stroke. Key words: Stroke; Brain ischemia; Blood glucose; Hyperglycemia; Insulin