Tag: depression and cognitive decline

High Blood Sugar Levels Put You at 18% Higher Risk for Dementia

High Blood Sugar Signs A New England Journal of Medicine study shows that seniors with higher than average blood sugar levels have an 18% increased risk for dementia. In people without diabetes, an average glucose level of 115 milligrams per deciliter led to an increased risk when compared to an...

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Depression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Associated With Cognitive Decline

Depression in patients with type 2 diabetes was associated with greater cognitive decline in a study of almost 3,000 individuals who participated in a clinical trial, according to a report published by JAMA Psychiatry, a JAMA Network publication. Depression and diabetes are among the most common illnesses in older populations....

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