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Mental Decline Faster Among Diabetics, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say

Medicine & Technology Dec 02, 2014

Diabetes has been linked to earlier onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, and leaving the illness untreated or unchecked may lead to the progression of other diseases and changes in behavior, as well as emotions. A recent study reveals that mid-life diabetes contributes to an accelerated aging process by five years. People with diabetics experience decline in mental performance compared to people with normal blood sugar.

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Mental Decline Faster Among Diabetics, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say

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