10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected

Researchers have found a close connection between diabetes and dementia, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Diabetes-related problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain's energy supply, leading to inflammation and damage to blood vessels associated with memory loss. Certain diabetes medications may also have a protective effect on the brain, lowering the risk of dementia. These findings are paving the way for new strategies to protect brain health in older adults.

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