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10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
Key takeaways
- The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
- People with diabetes are about 60% more likely to develop dementia than those without, and frequent episodes of low blood sugar are linked to a 50% higher chance of cognitive decline.
- Insulin resistance – the major cause of type 2 diabetes – happens when cells stop responding properly to insulin.
Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Here are ten evidence-based insights into how the two conditions are related.
People with diabetes are about 60% more likely to develop dementia than those without, and frequent episodes of low blood sugar are linked to a 50% higher chance of cognitive decline.
Insulin resistance – the major cause of type 2 diabetes – happens when cells stop responding properly to insulin. This means that too much sugar, in the form of glucose, is left in the blood, leading to complications.
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