Mental incapacity due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.

	Alzheimer's Disease Our Question about duration of reasonably-controlled diabetes "...Researchers have found that diabetes mellitus nearly doubles the risk of developing both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a Rotterdam Study that tracked dysglycemia and dementia in over 6,000 individuals over age 55..." Recommendation Processed Foods Avoidance "...Researchers have found that diabetes mellitus (for which these are risk factors) nearly doubles the risk of developing both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease..." Atherosclerosis Relationship to Senile Dementia "Atherosclerosis is a risk factor for reduced circulation in the brain, sometimes called ischemic vascular dementia (IVD)..." Diabetes Type I Relationship to Alzheimer's Disease "...Researchers found that diabetes mellitus nearly doubles the risk of developing both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to the Rotterdam Study, a large prospective analysis which tracked dysglycemia and dementia in over 6,000 individuals over age 55..." Diabetes Type II Relationship to Alzheimer's Disease "...Researchers found that diabetes mellitus nearly doubles the risk of developing both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to the Rotterdam Study, a large prospective analysis which tracked dysglycemia and dementia in over 6,000 individuals over the age of 55..." Hypertension Relationship to Senile Dementia "Hypertension is a risk factor for reduced circulation in the brain, sometimes called ischemic vascular dementia (IVD)..." Senile Dementia Our Question about duration of reasonably-controlled diabetes "Hypertension, diabetes and heart disease are risk factors for reduced circulation in the brain, sometimes called ischemic vascular dementia (IVD)..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007