Adult Type 1 Diabetes and Cognitive Dysfuntion

 
 
 
 
Adult Type 1 Diabetes and Cognitive Dysfuntion

Patients with Type 1 (insulindependent) diabetes mellitus are always at risk for hypoglycemia. Although past research has firmly established this condition's role in a variety of diabetic complications, only recently has hypoglycemia's effect on the brain been examined. The brain is vitally dependent on glucose for normal function. Hypoglycemia can result in altered neuronal functionsometimes manifesting itself as neuroglycopeniaand, possibly, longterm permanent damage.

Hypoglycemia's main effect on brain function results from the organ's inability to utilize oxygen at


     
 
 
 
    

 

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