A recent study has revealed that the structure of the brain changes the longer a person suffers from diabetes. A research team from the University of Michigan analyzed 51 diabetes patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and memory and language tests developed by the National Institutes of Health to determine the correlation between diabetes, cognition, and brain structure.
The analysis showed that the longer a person has diabetes, the smaller the volume of the brain’s white
How does the duration of diabetes affect the volume of white matter in the brain?
A recent study has discovered that prolonged diabetes can lead to changes in the brain’s structure. A team of researchers from the University of Michigan conducted a study involving 51 diabetes patients. They utilized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and cognitive tests provided by the National Institutes of Health to examine the relationship between diabetes, cognitive abilities, and brain structure.
The findings indicated that as the duration of diabetes increased, the volume of the brain’s white matter decreased.
Interesting study! It’s amazing how diabetes can affect not only our body but also our brain.