A recent study led by researchers at USC found that type 2 diabetes is associated with thinning of the brain’s cortex in older adults, especially in areas related to memory and thinking. Using advanced brain scans from a diverse group of participants, the research showed that poor blood sugar control may be a key factor behind this brain change. The strongest links were seen in Hispanic individuals, highlighting the need for culturally tailored approaches to diabetes care to protect brain health.
Type 2 diabetes affects millions and, if uncontrolled, can harm multiple body systems including the brain. This study analyzed brain images focusing on cortical thickness and hippocampal volume, using data from the Health and Aging Brain Study-Health Disparities (HABS-HD).
It showed that people with diabetes had thinner cortex regions important for cognitive function, and this was linked to how well their blood sugar was managed.
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A recent study led by researchers at USC found that type 2 diabetes is associated with thinning of the brain’s cortex in older adults, especially in areas related to memory and thinking. Using advanced brain scans from a diverse group of participants, the research showed that poor blood sugar control may be a key factor behind this brain change. The strongest links were seen in Hispanic individuals, highlighting the need for culturally tailored approaches to diabetes care to protect brain health.
Type 2 diabetes affects millions and, if uncontrolled, can harm multiple body systems including the brain. This study analyzed brain images focusing on cortical thickness and hippocampal volume, using data from the Health and Aging Brain Study-Health Disparities (HABS-HD).
It showed that people with diabetes had thinner cortex regions important for cognitive function, and this was linked to how well their blood sugar was managed.
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