The relationship between dementia and diabetes is increasingly recognized in medical research. Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, has been identified as a significant risk factor for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. The mechanisms linking the two conditions are complex but primarily involve insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia, which can lead to vascular damage and inflammation in the brain. These changes contribute to cognitive decline and increase the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. Managing diabetes effectively through lifestyle modifications, medication, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is crucial not only for controlling diabetes but also for potentially reducing the risk of dementia. Research continues to explore these connections to develop better preventive strategies and treatments for both conditions.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States