Hypoglycemia and Dementia.
10.3803/EnM.2017.32.2.195
- Author:
Sang Youl RHEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. rheesy@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
Hypoglycemia;
Dementia
- MeSH:
Cognition Disorders;
Dementia*;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Humans;
Hypoglycemia*;
Mortality;
Neurodegenerative Diseases;
Prevalence;
Risk Factors
- From:Endocrinology and Metabolism
2017;32(2):195-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Recently, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been continuously reduced in people with diabetes through the intensive management of multiple risk factors. However, contrary to this trend, the prevalence and clinical significance of neurodegenerative disorders are steadily increasing. In previous studies, diabetes mellitus has been found to play an important role in increasing the risk of dementia and cognitive dysfunction through various mechanisms. In particular, hypoglycemia is a frequent clinical situation in the strict management of diabetes and is well known as an important factor that directly affects the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. This article describes the occurrence of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes, and summarizes the resultant risks of dementia and cognitive dysfunction.
