7. Dementia
If an individual with Type 2 Diabetes does not maintain healthy blood sugar levels, they are at an increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s.
More research is needed in order for the link between these diseases and diabetes to be better understood. However, this is yet another reason for those with diabetes to manage their diabetes on a daily basis and see their doctors on a regular basis.
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