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Pre-diabetes and diabetes are independently associated with adverse cognitive test results: a cross-sectional, population-based study.

Elin DybjerPeter M NilssonGunnar EngströmCatherine HelmerKatarina Nägga
Published in: BMC endocrine disorders (2018)
Pre-diabetes and diabetes are associated with minor deficits in global cognitive function, processing speed and executive functioning. Long-standing diabetes is associated with bigger deficits. There appears to be a continuous inverse correlation between glucose levels and cognitive test results, also for people without diabetes. Associations are stronger in older and less physically active individuals. Cardiovascular factors are important mediating factors in the pathway between diabetes and cognitive dysfunction.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • glycemic control
  • traumatic brain injury
  • physical activity
  • metabolic syndrome
  • blood pressure
  • blood glucose
  • weight loss
  • middle aged