Type 2 Diabetes Rewires the Brain Like Early Alzheimer’s

Type 2 Diabetes Rewires the Brain Like Early Alzheimer’s

New research reveals that Type 2 diabetes may impair the brain’s reward and memory processing in ways that mirror early Alzheimer’s disease. The study focuses on the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region responsible for motivation and emotional regulation, and its interaction with the hippocampus.

The health of the brain and its connection to other diseases of the body were studied for decades. And they continue to be.As science progresses, researchers discover that seemingly independent disorders may be more related than we think. Type 2 diabetes, known mainly for its impact on metabolism and the cardiovascular system, could also influence the development of neurological diseases. Linkage between type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative dis…