Diabetes : Alzheimers Disease
For years, researchers have studied the affects of diabetes on the body, including how it impacts the brain. Of all the determinations that have been made, one thing is clear. People who successfully manage diabetes have a decreased risk for developing long-term complications caused by the disease including possible declines in brain function. While there may still be some question of how blood sugar affects the brain, there are some tried and true methods to controlling diabetes. Know your condition and how it affects your body. Closely monitor your blood sugar every day. Follow a diabetes meal plan. Maintain a healthy weight. See your doctor at least twice a year. If you’ve never been diagnosed with diabetes and want to know your risk, take the Diabetes Aware test. Health Connection offers this free, fast online risk assessment tool at stj.com. For more information call Referral One at 625.2000 or visit to stj.com.
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