IMPACT OF ATHEROGENIC INDEX OF PLASMA ON STROKE RISK IN DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a significant stroke risk factor that can affect the distribution of stroke subtypes, clinical presentation, and prognosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the features of stroke in patients with and without diabetes and to assess the function of the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in conjunction with traditional risk factors. Methods: From November 2024 to April 2025, a prospective observational study was conducted at Narayana Medical College and Hospital in Nellore. A total of 200 consecutive stroke patients were recruited and categorized according to their diabetes status. Demographics, medical history, presenting symptoms, laboratory tests (fasting lipids for AIP, blood glucose, HbA1c) and were categorized according to Modified Rankin Scale scores. A comparison between types of stroke (Chi-square), distribution of risk factors in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients were seen. AIP was compared along the stroke subtypes using One-way ANOVA. Conclusion: Stroke rates and poor functional outcomes rise with age, especially in elderly populations. Ischemic stroke is the most prevalent subtype. Although diabetes, AIP, and stroke subtypes did not exhibit significant relationships, poor glycemic control, greater BMI, and vascular hazards all contribute to poorer recovery, emphasizing the need of early risk management.