9. Alzheimer’s Disease
Studies have shown that intellectual performance in people who have prolonged high blood sugar levels tended to drop, specifically their ability to plan, organize, prioritize, pay attention, begin tasks and remember things. It appeared that diabetes affected the brain’s blood circulation, causing damage to cells as time passed. Studies also found that the disease caused earlier loss of mental function (dementia) and people with diabetes have been found to be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to those whose blood sugar levels were normal.
