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·July 9, 2015·4 min read

Increased Dementia Risk Linked to Diabetes Complications

A new study reports diabetics who experience high rates of complications also have an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·July 8, 2015·3 min read

Long-Term Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on the Brain and Cognition

A new study reports on the negative changes in the ability to regulate blood flow to the brain and lower scores in tests of cognitive skills for people with type 2 diabetes.

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·May 5, 2015·4 min read

People with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive Problems

A new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.

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·May 4, 2015·4 min read

New Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Discovered

Researchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 28, 2015·4 min read

Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or Specialize

Researchers hope new findings could lead to better control of the production of insulin producing endocrine cells.

This illustration shows three PET scans of a normal brain, a brain of a person with MCI and a scan of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·February 20, 2015·2 min read

Diabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCI

According to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.

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·August 22, 2014·3 min read

Study Shows Native American Ancestry Significant Risk Factor for Diabetic Eye Disease in Latinos

Researchers report Native American ancestry is a significant risk factor for diabetic retinopathy among Latinos with Type 2 diabetes.

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·December 11, 2013·4 min read

Sleep-Deprived Mice Show Connections Among Lack of Shut-eye, Diabetes and Age

Sleep deprivation could contribute to the dysfunction of pancreatic cells. These functions may be exacerbated by aging, a new study reports.

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·October 23, 2013·2 min read

Lower Blood Sugars May Be Good for the Brain

A new study links high blood sugar levels to cognitive decline and memory problems, even in those without diabetes.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

A Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 10, 2013·3 min read

Alzheimer’s and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle

According to a new study, diabetic episodes of hypoglycemia may increase the risk of developing dementia, while having dimentia could increase the risk of experiencing low blood sugar levels.