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May 10, 2007

Diabetes may lead to mild cognitive impairment

We often focus on the physical problems that stem from diabetes such as neuropathy, heart disease and blindness. Considering the ever increasing incidence of the disease, and in particular Type 2 Diabetes, the consequences of not making obvious lifestyle changes on individuals, families, and society is quite staggering.

Unfortunately, the complications related to diabetes are not limited to the body but may also impact the mind. According to a report in the April issue of Archives of Neurology, individuals with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a condition that involves difficulties with thinking and learning and may be an intermediate step toward Alzheimer's disease.

The time to change is now, prior to the development or maturation of complications, if not for yourself, for the people you love.

Posted by Diabetologica at May 10, 2007 2:49 AM