Why diabetes patients may be at higher risk of dementia

Mar 27, 2026 | 18:42 IST

A new study that looked at a large group of people found that those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from dementia

There’s long been a suspected link between metabolic disorders and brain health, but a new study says that diabetics are more likely to develop dementia - and those with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk.

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Why diabetes patients may be at higher risk of dementia

A new study that looked at a large group of people found that those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from dementia

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Why diabetes patients may be at higher risk of dementia

A new study that looked at a large group of people found that those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were more likely to suffer from dementia

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