Applicability of diagnostic constructs for cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with subtle cognitive changes, but also with more severe stages of cognitive dysfunction, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. For these severe stages, it is uncertain which domains are primarily affected and if all patients with impairment are captured by formal criteria for MCI or dementia.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - May 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Onno N. Groeneveld, Esther van den Berg, Guy E.H.M. Rutten, Paula S. Koekkoek, L. Jaap Kappelle, Geert Jan Biessels, on behalf of the COG-ID study group Source Type: research