Alzheimer's Society Comment On Research Suggesting Diabetes Could Triple Risk Of Dementia In Some People

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Also Included In: Diabetes
Article Date: 07 Jan 2010 - 3:00 PDT

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A study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, by scientists at King's College London has provided fresh links between people who develop diabetes and risk of dementia.

The study suggests that older people with mild cognitive decline are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

'There is a growing body of evidence linking the development of diabetes type II with an increased risk of dementia. Further research is now needed to determine how diabetes increases risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This may also shed light on some of the processes that can lead to Alzheimer's disease more generally.

One in three people over 65 will die with dementia so research into the risk factors of this devastating condition is vital.

Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society

Reference: 'Risk of developing dementia in people with diabetes and mild cognitive impairment' by Lovestone et al published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.

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Alzheimer's Society

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