The association between type II diabetes mellitus and Parkinson’s disease: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM), if uncontrolled, can lead to deteriorating health consequences. One of the manifestations of DM is related to the brain; high blood sugar levels can damage the brain and lead to depression. Recently, it was reported that it can also lead to Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, no study has reported the actual association during practice in a clinical setting. The present case study is based on a patient of type II DM who was diagnosed with PD in a hospital in England. Case Presentation: The case report is based on a male patient of 65 years suffering from DM for the last 7 years. The pharmaceutical care was focused on the management of DM. The main goal of management was to lower the blood glucose and bring it as close as possible to the recommended target range, and to prevent microvascular and macrovascular complications associated with the disease. Later, PD was diagnosed and the goal of management was to control motor and non-motor signs and symptoms of the disease and to minimize the adverse events associated with drug therapy. Conclusion: This report presents a case with an association between DM and PD. By following the guidelines, the risk of morbidity caused by PD can be lowered in patients who are diagnosed with DM.