Comparison of cognitive function in older adults with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and no diabetes: results from the Study of Longevity in Diabetes (SOLID).

Mary E Lacy Christopher MoranPaola GilsanzMichal S BeeriAndrew J KarterRachel A Whitmer

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2022)

Older adults with T1D had significantly poorer cognition compared with those with T2D and those without diabetes even after accounting for a range of comorbidities. Future studies should delineate how to reduce risk in this vulnerable population who are newly surviving to old age.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
insulin resistance
mild cognitive impairment
white matter