Younger Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
A study led by Xiang Qi, Ph.D., from New York University's Rory Meyers College
of Nursing, found that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger
ages face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
The analysis, which followed over 1,200 adults aged 50 and older for up to 14
years, revealed that the earlier the diabetes diagnosis, the greater the
risk.For example, those diagnosed before age 50 were almost twice as likely to
develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70 or older. Obesity further
amplified this risk, making young, obese individuals with diabetes
particularly vulnerable.
Researchers suggest that the link may stem from diabetes-related factors like
high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation, which can
negatively affect brain health. With type 2 diabetes increasingly common among
younger populations, these findings underline the importance of early
prevention strategies, including addressing obesity through lifestyle or
medical interventions, to mitigate dementia risk in this group.
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