Diabetes Heightens Risk of Dementia, Memory Loss in Mexican-American Community

A recent study shows Mexican-Americans being treated for diabetes are two times more likely to develop dementia and memory loss than their peers without diabetes. While the trend was more pronounced among Mexican-Americans who were receiving medical treatment, the trend was also present among those who were untreated. The findings are the result of a decade-long study conducted by Dr. Mary Haan and her colleagues at the University of California, San Francisco. Diabetes Care, March 2013