Avoid this common condition that makes dementia risk soar

There’s a looming threat in the blood sugar war…and it’s a threat to diabetics and non-diabetics alike.

We knew that high glucose levels can cause problems (even for non-diabetics) when you’re hospitalized. Pumped-up sugar can actually increase risk of complications (and death!) when you’re recovering.

Now, new evidence shows that you don’t even have to be hospitalized to be at risk from this silent stalker.

Higher-than-average glucose levels in older non-diabetics is linked to higher dementia risk. And your risk goes up right along with rising glucose levels.

If you aren’t diabetic, talk to your doctor about checking your glucose levels when you get your next blood test. Even a slight elevation could worth addressing based on this new research.

Sources:
“High Blood Glucose Linked to Dementia Even Without Diabetes” Megan Brooks, Medscape Medical News, 8/8/13, medscape.com