Diabetes and Memory Loss
Diabetes slows down memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease! Researchers conducted a 4-year study on 608 subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, out of which 63 people also had diabetes. Their memory and thinking skills were tested regularly. Those with diabetes turned out to have a slower rate of memory decline than those who “only” suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. The reason for this is not completely clear yet. It could, however, be the result of the cardiovascular medication elderly diabetics are taking, which studies have shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as the rate of cognitive decline. Read more about it here.
