Glycemic Control, Cognitive Aging, and Impairment Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Individuals: Study of Latinos- Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos).
Hector M GonzálezWassim TarrafAriana M StickelAlejandra MorlettKevin A GonzálezAlberto R RamosTatjana RundekLinda C GalloGregory A TalaveraMartha L DaviglusRichard B LiptonCarmen IsasiMelissa LamarDonglin ZengCharles DeCarliPublished in: Diabetes care (2024)
Elevated HbA1c levels were associated with 7-year executive cognitive decline and increased MCI risk among diverse middle-aged and older Hispanic/Latino individuals. Our findings indicate that poor glycemic control in midlife may pose significant risks for cognitive decline and MCI later in life among Hispanic/Latino individuals of diverse heritages.