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Advice Living with dementia and diabetes Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. ... 08 November 2023
Real stories Adapting to a new family life after a dementia diagnosis Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia while still in your 20s Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. ... 01 June 2023
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Understanding the effects of the diabetes type 2 drug Metformin on models of Alzheimer’s disease Research project: Metformin in Alzheimer’s disease Read more
News Tag: News. Link between low blood glucose and death in people with diabetes and dementia revealed Research suggests that dangerously low blood sugar has much more serious consequences in people who have both diabetes and dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Half of women likely to develop dementia, Parkinson's or have a stroke Half of women will develop dementia, Parkinson's disease or have a stroke in their lifetime, new research suggests. Read more
Research What are astrocytes? We explain how star-shaped cells in the brain work to support neurons, and how this could relate to dementia. We explain how star-shaped cells in the brain work to support neurons, and how this could relate to dementia. ... 01 September 2018
News Tag: News. Sugary diet may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease New research has shown that sugary drink intake is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Remembering diabetes medications and avoiding hypos when you have dementia From the Dec 15/Jan 16 issue of Dementia Together magazine, read more about how to manage diabetes when you also have dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to research linking insulin resistance and cognitive decline A study by the University of Tel Aviv has found that resistance to insulin may be linked to an increase in cognitive decline. Read more
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