The relationship between tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) and its influence on glycemia has been the aim of limited research efforts. Usually, the focus has been set on lowering the blood sugar level or interference with insulin resistance, but also the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy and pain management. In this case report, we outline the development of hyperglycemia and the following onset of type I diabetes during a series of tDCS in a 24-year old Caucasian female patient treated with our research protocol (10 sessions; 2 mA; 30 min; the anode over F3; the cathode over Fp2) for anorexia nervosa.

1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague Czechia

Department of Internal Medicine of 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and Military University Hospital Prague Czechia

Department of Psychiatry 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Prague Czechia

National Institute of Mental Health Klecany Czechia

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Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa