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Uncontrolled blood sugar drops brain power. Diabetes has been known to have damaging effects on many tissues of the body. A new study out this week has found that the brain is yet another victim of the harmful effects of too much sugar in the blood. In a study of more than 13,000 adults, “those with diabetes had a greater cognitive decline during the study compared to people without diabetes. People with pre-diabetes had a steeper decline than people without pre-diabetes. People with uncontrolled diabetes at the first visit had an even steeper decline over the 20 years than those who had their condition under control. Cognitive decline was also steeper among people who were living with diabetes longer, compared to those who were more recently diagnosed.” The researchers hope the findings help boost the number of people getting tested for diabetes and the preventative measures taken to stop the development of the disease. According to the authors, “The earlier the prevention starts, the greater the benefit may be. Our study says you get a 20-year lead time. You can do something about it now, when you’re in your 50s.
