Severe Hypoglycemia and Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: The Study of Longevity in Diabetes (SOLID).

Mary E Lacy Paola Gilsanz Chloe W EngMichal S BeeriAndrew J KarterRachel A Whitmer

Published in: Diabetes care (2019)

Among older adults with T1D, recent SH and lifetime SH were associated with worse cognition. Recent SH was associated with impaired global cognition. These findings suggest a deleterious role of SH on the brain health of older patients with T1D and highlight the importance of SH prevention.

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