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FAQ: Cardiovascular Health and Dementia Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
TL;DR
Maintaining optimal cardiovascular health provides a strategic advantage by reducing dementia risk up to 27% for Type 2 diabetes patients with high genetic predisposition.
The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 metrics systematically measure cardiovascular health through eight components including diet, activity, sleep, and vital sign management.
This research demonstrates how proactive cardiovascular care can preserve cognitive function and independence, enhancing quality of life for millions with Type 2 diabetes.
A 13-year study reveals that following eight simple heart health metrics can protect brain volume and function even when genetics increase dementia risk.
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The study found that optimal cardiovascular health may decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia for adults with Type 2 diabetes, even among those with high genetic risk for dementia.
Type 2 diabetes is associated with worse cognitive functioning and faster cognitive decline, so finding ways to reduce dementia risk is crucial for this population.
Life's Essential 8 is the American Heart Association's measure of cardiovascular health that includes eight components: eat better, be more active, quit tobacco, get healthy sleep, manage weight, control cholesterol, manage blood sugar, and manage blood pressure.
Researchers examined health and genetic data from the UK Biobank for over 40,000 dementia-free adults with Type 2 diabetes, assessing the joint effects of cardiovascular health and genetic risk for dementia over 13 years.
The study was led by corresponding author Yilin Yoshida, Ph.D., M.P.H., FAHA from Tulane University School of Medicine and will be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans.
Following steps to improve cardiovascular health through Life's Essential 8 can reduce the risk for cognitive impairment, even for those with genetic risk factors for dementia.
Researchers found that having moderate or high cardiovascular health, compared to low cardiovascular health, greatly lowered the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia over 13 years.
This study is a research abstract presented at a scientific meeting and is not yet peer-reviewed; the findings are considered preliminary until published as full manuscripts in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
People with Type 2 diabetes tend to have more obesity, higher blood pressure and insulin resistance, all factors that contribute to increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
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