Diabetes linked with 53% higher risk of Alzheimer's, review finds
While many earlier reviews combined different types of diabetes or dementia, this review focused specifically on type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease and estimated how often new cases occurred
A review of 40 studies has revealed that individuals with type 2 diabetes may face a 53% higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to those without diabetes. The Australian-led research, conducted by Curtin University, analyzed data from nearly 27 million person-years, finding that 1,000 people with type 2 diabetes would experience an average of 4.7 cases of Alzheimer's disease within a year.
The study's authors, including Emmanuel Adewuyi, argue that cognitive risk prevention should be incorporated into diabetes care. The findings, published in the journal Alzheimer's Research and Therapy, underscore the importance of quantifying the relative risk and incidence of Alzheimer's among those living with type 2 diabetes.
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