Effect of electroconvulsive therapy on diabetes mellitus.

Abstract

Of fourteen patients with diabetes mellitus, eight had complete remission of diabetic symptoms after one or two applications of elctroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In those who benefited the diabetes was of recent onset and non-insulin-dependent. One patient remains free from diabetes 14 years after ECT.

• Authors: O Fakhri, A A Fadhli, R M el Rawi
• Journal: Lancet (London, England) (Lancet) Vol. 2 Issue 8198 Pg. 775-7 (Oct 11 1980) ISSN: 0140-6736 [Print] England
• PMID: 6107455 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Blood Glucose

Topics

• Adult
• Blood Glucose (analysis)
• Depression (complications, therapy)
• Diabetes Complications
• Diabetes Mellitus (physiopathology)
• Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged