Type 2 diabetes has been linked to accelerated cognitive, or brain - related, decline and an increased risk of dementia in elderly individuals. (sciencedaily.com)
It is the most common form of dementia in older adults. (sciencedaily.com)
Our findings suggest that early life influences, education and learning to read and write, may be particularly important for reducing the risk of dementia in late life. (kcl.ac.uk)