Type 2 diabetes mellitus accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is known to be associated with neurobiological and cognitive defects. The neurocognitive impact of T2DM suggests a marked acceleration of normal brain aging. T2DM gray matter atrophy occurred approximately 26% ± 14% faster than seen with normal aging. The atrophy was most severe (6.2% gray matter loss compared to healthy […]