Memory Minute: Type 2 diabetes increases the risk for memory loss and dementia (Naples Daily News)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in the elderly. This includes increased risk for mild cognitive impairment (often seen as short-term memory loss that is either subjective or confirmed by rigorous memory tests) as well as dementia (moderate to severe short-term memory loss that causes a lack of independence).A recent study indicated that type 2 diabetes …