Control Your Blood Sugar to Help Protect Your Brain. (cover story)

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    • Abstract:
      The article discusses a study on diabetes and its effects on people who have it. It cites diabetes as chronic hyperglycemia, higher blood sugar levels, as linked to cerebrovascular disease which is a risk factor for dementia. Tammy Scott of HNRCA Nutrition And Neurocognition Laboratory says hyperglycemia promotes inflammation of the lining of blood vessels which plays a role in the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Also included is advice how to avoid and control diabetes. INSET: DOES D MAKE A DIFFERENCE?.