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Can Diabetes Cause Alzheimer's Disease?

Diabetes may be affecting much more than your blood sugar -- perhaps even your thoughts. Researchers are curious about how diabetes may be linked to the development of serious mind matters, including cognitive decline and forms of vascular dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease.

By Eric Butterman

Are there times when your mind isn't quite working the way it should? Everyone misplaces car keys now and again -- that's normal. Researchers are curious about how diabetes may be linked to the development of serious mind matters, including cognitive decline and forms of vascular dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. The relationship between diabetes and cognitive changes is not clear. Blood glucose control, however, may help reduce the risks of losing memory and thinking skills.

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