Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Threefold Increase in Dementia Risk
Older people with type 1 diabetes had a nearly threefold higher risk of dementia compared with those without diabetes.Type 1 diabetes may present a unique set of dementia risks, in…
Older people with type 1 diabetes had a nearly threefold higher risk of dementia compared with those without diabetes.Type 1 diabetes may present a unique set of dementia risks, in…
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes are nearly three times as likely to develop dementia as those without diabetes. “We have known that type 2…
While diabetes has long been linked to dementia, new research suggests that people with type 1 may face a significantly higher risk of eventual cognitive decline. [1] According to a…
As increasing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes live into old age, a large new study has found they face almost three times the risk of developing dementia compared…
Results from a population-based study published by investigators in Drug Safety demonstrate that dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) could reduce the risk…
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Drawing on…
(Photo: tadamichi/Getty Images) High blood sugar, hearing loss and low education are the most prevalent risk factors for dementia in the United States, according to a new report from the…
For adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), good cardiovascular health could play a critical role in protecting the brain from cognitive decline. The findings are part of a larger…
New research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes and a genetic risk for dementia can significantly lower their odds for cognitive problems by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. The preliminary…
Share on PinterestFollowing AHA’s ‘Life’s Essential 8’ heart health recommendations may help lower dementia risk in type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy In 2024, about 589 million…