Associations of insulin resistance with cognition in individuals without diagnosed diabetes: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Diabetes is one of the most significant public health concerns with 30.3 million Americans affected by the disease [1]. Previous work conducted in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), the largest epidemiological study of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanics and Latinos in the US to date, reported that 17% of community dwelling Hispanics/Latinos age 18 or older meet criteria for type 2 diabetes [2,3]. The high prevalence of diabetes within the Hispanic/Latino community is a critical public health concern as this condition not only heightens the risk of cardiovascular disease, but also increases vulnerability for age-related cognitive decline and dementia [4,5].

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - February 16, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mitzi M. Gonzales, Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu, Shruti Sachdeva, Terry G. Unterman, Matthew J. O'Brien, Linda C. Gallo, Gregory A. Talavera, Robert C. Kaplan, Jianwen Cai, Neil Schneiderman, Rebeca A. Espinoza Giacinto, Hector M. Gonz ález, Martha L. Daviglus Source Type: research