Understanding the Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

In recent years, a link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease has emerged. Diabetes is a risk factor for cognitive impairment including vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 50% of people with type 2 diabetes will develop some type of cognitive impairment. Merely having diabetes increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by roughly 65%. With specialized blood glucose control, GlyCare can help with preventative care.