Summary
Type 2 diabetes is associated with dementia and cognitive decline. This review discusses transitions into cognitive impairment and dementia in people with type 2 diabetes. The authors identify possible opportunities for intervention in people with type 2 diabetes, and opportunities for tailoring treatments to individual risk profiles.
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Reference
Biessels, GJ. Strachan, MWJ. [and] Visseren, FLJ. [et al] (2013). Review: Dementia and cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes and prediabetic stages: towards targeted interventions. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 18th 2013. Epub ahead of print.
