Decreased cognitive function is associated with preceding severe hypoglycemia and impaired blood glucose control in the elderly individuals with type 1 diabetes

ConclusionsIn elderly individuals with type 1 diabetes, our results suggest that high HbA1c for the past 5  years from the cognitive function test and a history of severe hypoglycemic episodes from the time of disease diagnosis are related to decreased cognitive function.
Source: Diabetology International - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research