Diabetes in youth can increase neurodegenerative disease risk factors 🧠
While adult-onset diabetes is known to raise the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, its effect on younger individuals remains underexplored.
In a study, published in the open access journal Endocrines, researchers from the University of Colorado at Anschutz indicate that youth-onset diabetes may increase the risk of dementia and related neurodegenerative diseases.
The researchers detail the presence of specific blood biomarkers that indicate early signs of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease in young individuals with diabetes. They hope further research could offer valuable clinical insights for doctors managing patients with youth-onset diabetes.
Learn more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wKv4x
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