Diabetes is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Previous studies have shown that people with diabetes are 1.5 times more likely to experience cognitive decline and develop dementia than people without diabetes. The ACCORD-MIND study supports the idea that the brain’s chronic exposure to elevated blood glucose levels may be part of the explanation for this phenomenon.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Higher Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Lower Brain Function in Diabetics, Study Shows
