did any one know of the link of diabetes 2 and vascular dementia ?
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Facts_a...o_vascular.htm
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Are some people more likely to get vascular dementia?
Certain factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia. These include:
A medical history of stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes (particularly type II), heart problems, or sleep apnea (where breathing stops during sleep)
A lack of physical activity, drinking more than recommended levels of alcohol, smoking, eating a fatty diet, or leaving conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes untreated
A family history of stroke or vascular dementia
Gender – men are slightly more likely to develop vascular dementia
An Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan or African Caribbean ethnic background.
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