Geriatric Medicine

Multiple risk factors put patients with T2DM at a high risk of developing dementia. 

Cognitive decline is associated with many diseases and medications, but the exact mechanisms are not clearly understood.

Is brain health significantly lower in subjects that have been exposed to recent or lifetime severe hypoglycemia? 

Patients with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control are more likely to have a lower cognitive function, but what role could a Mediterranean diet have?

A recent study found important effects on dementia in African American patients with type 2 diabetes

Could metformin potentially be the first medication approved to PREVENT dementia?

How does diabetes affect the risk of developing late-life mild cognitive impairment or dementia?  

Why having a high bone mineral density may not always decrease the risk of fractures. 

Can a patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosed with dementia have increased rate of mortality?

Type 2 diabetes doubles short-term fracture risk for older women.