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Higher Blood Sugar Levels are Linked to Lower Brain Function

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 13 2009 | 960 views
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A recent study shows that cognitive functioning abilities drop as average blood sugar levels rise in people with type 2 diabetes.

The study found a statistically significant inverse relationship between A1C levels (average blood glucose levels) and subjects' scores on four cognitive tests. Researchers found this be administering a 30-minute battery of cognitive tests to nearly 3,000 individuals.

The results showed that even a 1 percent increase in A1C corresponded to lower scores on tests of psychomotor speed, global cognitive function, memory and multiple task management.

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  Eurekalert February 11, 2009
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