Diabetes mellitus and dementia
Tůma, I.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 58(4): 305-308
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 22559805 Document Number: 660079
Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of developing cognitive impairment in comparison with the general population. Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of dementia (vascular and/or neurodegenerative). Diabetes accelerates the progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. It has been estimated that type 2 diabetes or impairment of glucose metabolism might be present in up to 80% of patients with Alzheimer disease. The cognitive dysfunction is associated with poorer ability in diabetes self-care and decreased adherence to antidiabetic treatment.