Keywords
type 2 diabetes; type 2 diabetes mellitus; cognitive impairments; cognitive decline; HbA1c; blood glucose control
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), presents a significant health burden globally, affecting millions of individuals, especially in the elderly population. While its association with cardiovascular diseases and cognitive impairments is well-documented, further research on the precise influence of glucose control on cognitive outcomes in elderly T2DM patients is necessary. This scoping review aims to address this gap by investigating the impact of HbA1c levels representing glycemic control on the risk of developing cognitive impairments in elderly patients with T2DM. A literature search was conducted on MEDLINE and eligible studies involved T2DM patients aged 60 or older, with documented cognitive function and glycemic status. Screening and selection processes were conducted following PRISMA guidelines, and three relevant articles were selected for review. Most of the findings suggest a possible association between higher HbA1c levels and cognitive decline. Such results provide valuable insights regarding medical approaches focusing on glucose control that could be created to prevent and delay cognitive decline in T2DM patients.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Linda Papa
College
College of Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Neuroscience
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
STARS Citation
Pessaia, Julia, "Investigating the Role of Glycemic Control in Cognitive Impairement Risk Among Elderly Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 78.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/78
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