Alzheimer's Society comment on new research linking type 2 diabetes and dementia

This study adds to a growing body of evidence linking developing diabetes type II with an increased risk of dementia.

We are increasingly learning that what is good for your heart is good for your brain. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly in mid-life are the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia as well as heart disease and diabetes.

Further research is now needed to determine how diabetes increases risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This may also shed light on some of the processes that can lead to Alzheimer's disease more generally.

Dr Susanne Sorensen
Head of Research
Alzheimer's Society

Notes to editor:

Reference:

Impaired insulin secretion increases the risk of Alzheimer disease (April online issue of Neurology®) 

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