(Press-News.org) About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that for older adults with diabetes, maintaining hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) stability in individualized target ranges over time is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer disease and related dementias. Lower HbA1c time in range may identify patients at increased risk of Alzheimer disease and related dementias.
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Glycated hemoglobin A1c time in range and dementia in older adults with diabetes
JAMA Network Open
2024-08-02
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