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Diabetes and Dementia

As you age, certain health conditions are likely to influence your daily well-being. A recent review of 14 study groups showed a relationship between diabetes and dementia. Individuals diagnosed with diabetes have a 60% increased risk of developing dementia versus individuals without a diabetes diagnoses. Study findings demonstrate the longer an individual has diabetes, the risk of developing dementia increases.


Diabetes and Alzheimer’s share similar cognitive influences within the brain. Both diseases cause nerve cells to possibly become resistant to insulin. This potentially contributes to building up of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain. With diabetes posing a risk factor to dementia, an individual with diabetes is more likely to have comorbidities specifically linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity.


Various research suggests living a healthy lifestyle as being key to reducing the risk of developing diabetes and dementia. This includes staying active both physically and mentally, protecting the head from injuries and eating a diet high in iron, vitamin D, B6 AND B12. Details can be found at: https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-dementia-diabetes-cognitive-decline-ts.pdf


For assistance in finding support and service for caregivers on this, and more topics, please reach out to the Center to request information and assistance services from one of our care consultation team members at: https://www.normandalecenter.org/consultation

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