By Ellin Holohan
HealthDay Reporter by Ellin Holohan
healthday Reporter – Mon Sep 19, 11:49 pm ET
People with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new study that bolsters previous research connecting the two illnesses.
Further, the study showed that pre-diabetes — higher than normal blood sugar levels — also raised the risk of dementia.
“We have clearly demonstrated that diabetes is a significant risk factor for the development of dementia, especially of Alzheimer’s disease, in (the) general public,” said Dr. Yutaka Kiyohara, a professor in the graduate school of medical science at Kyushu University in Fukuoka.
The study followed 1,017 men and women, age 60 and older, who took a glucose test to find out if they were diabetic or pre-diabetic. They were then tracked over an average of 11 years each. In all, 232 developed dementia, either Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, all-cause dementia or another form. While prior research has shown a link between diabetes and dementia, the Japanese study is important because of its size and duration, said another expert.
Of the 150 who had diabetes, 41 developed dementia, compared to 115 of the 559 people without diabetes. Among the 308 people with pre-diabetes, 76, or 25 percent, developed dementia.
Diabetes affects close to 26 million children and adults in the United States, with 7 million of them undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Another 79 million have pre-diabetes. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, and as Americans become heavier, more are developing diabetes.
Another expert noted that diabetes could be connected to dementia because it contributes to vascular disease, disrupting the flow of oxygen to the brain and other organs.
“Diabetes is a major risk factor for vascular disease,” said Dr. Spyros Mezitis, a clinical endocrinologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “If the blood vessels are not allowing enough oxygen to get to the brain, you can get dementia.”
More information
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, visit the U.S. National Institute on Aging.
Contributed by Kim LaMantia, Broker Crescent Realty.
Posted 4 months ago at 7:05 am. Add a comment
Are you thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment?
Or perhaps to move in with an adult son or daughter who can help with your needs as you grow older?
You may be considering leaving the family home with all that it represents—
*the place where children were raised;
*the safety and security of a family unit;
*the physical space where your oldest and dearest memories reside.
For seniors, it can signify the best years of their lives, where friends and community ties were made. Many seniors would prefer to continue living in their own home or aging in place.
Sometimes, circumstances work against those preferences:
• Home maintenance becomes a burden
• A major life event forces considering a move
• An aging parent wants to live closer to adult children or other caretakers
• Financial concerns make it difficult to keep the home
• Support services are needed that are not available at home
Whatever the reason, there may come a time when parents, along with their adult children, consider selling and moving on.
Kim LaMantia
Senior Residential Specialist
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago at 7:37 am. Add a comment
This 3,000 sq. ft. rambler sits on over 3 fenced acres just off of 72nd and Waller Road.
Includes 4 bedrooms, 4.75 baths, 2 kitchens and a fabulous wet-bar rec room area.
Over 4,800 sq. ft. of shop/garage with 220. Inside parking for at least 14 cars. Asking $495,000. See MLS # 243986
Posted 7 months ago at 4:19 pm. Add a comment
If you’re looking for the best place to buy your fireworks this year, then you won’t want to miss the huge display of Black Cat fireworks on Meridian Ave E. on South Hill in Puyallup.
This is by far one of the biggest selections of quality fireworks in the area. You won’t want to miss this.
Located off 168th and Meridian E. on the east side of the road just in front of Thun Field.
As an added bonus, come see the great hot rods that will be there from the Demon’s Car Club.
Posted 7 months, 2 weeks ago at 6:58 am. Add a comment
I love my neighborhood. Gem Heights offers a safe, suburban, community feeling right in the heart of Puyallup. The accessibility is great, I’m seconds away from my gym, the grocery store, and shopping. Yet there’s a barrier of living within the community so I can’t see or hear any of the hustle and bustle or traffic.
The homes are all of high quality construction on very spacious lots. Every yard is manicured and well taken care of; on nice days you can hear all the lawnmowers start up like it’s a NASCAR race.
There’s gated communities, schools, parks, a Home Owner’s Association swimming pool, not to mention most of the streets are lined with sidewalks and cherry blossoms, so it’s common to see joggers and neighbors waving as they go by.
Gem Heights is located between 176th and 160th along Gem Heights Drive in Puyallup. All of the gates will be open this coming weekend for the Annual Gem Heights Garage Sale. Hundreds of people come by every year for this, it’s a great time to visit the area!
Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago at 7:08 pm. Add a comment
Cobble Field is the premier place to call home. With only 8 lots on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to Spanaway Park, you can enjoy the convenience of the location, while savoring the privacy.
Prices start at only $249. Call Crescent Realty for your own personal viewing.
Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago at 8:22 pm. Add a comment
On Saturday, September 25th you will get the chance to see some of the nicest cars and trucks around the Northwest.
This is the 8th Annual Sprinker Car Show – an event that you won’t want to miss.
Admission is free. Gates open at 10. Bring the whole family – and your camera.
Posted 8 months, 4 weeks ago at 4:12 pm. Add a comment
Crescent Realty is offering a new series of live real estate classes this Spring. The classes are held in our facility at 162nd and Pacific Ave. in Spanaway.
We offer both day and evening classes to accommodate your work schedule.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, contact Mike McDougall at our main office number 253.531.9400, or email Mike @ mikesells2@hotmail.com.
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