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What Are The Chances Of A Second Stroke In A Diabetic?

My husband had a stroke 1 yr ago. He remains on meds and is also type 1 diabetic. 2 hrs ago he almost fainted - he slept- and just now his bp is 86/48 cbs 5.9 - 0730 they sugar was 5.9 (canada) he is mildly dehydrated . What are the chances of a restroke? P 68
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If there is history of stroke and right now if your husband fainted then this need to be investigated and the best option would CT brain, al though the chances of this would be minimal, still this condition need to taken seriously, hope this information helps.
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What Are The Chances Of A Second Stroke In A Diabetic?

HI If there is history of stroke and right now if your husband fainted then this need to be investigated and the best option would CT brain, al though the chances of this would be minimal, still this condition need to taken seriously, hope this information helps.