More than 36 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are always top of mind. After all, when people with diabetes have blood sugar levels that are too low or too high, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms like brain fog and moodiness. And if you develop hypo- or hyperglycemia (when your blood sugar is way too high or too low), you can also suffer from pretty serious health issues including a diabetic coma.
Interestingly enough, new research suggests that the impact of high blood sugar on the brain in type 2 diabetics may be so intense that it can actually mimic early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
The good news: You can lower your risk with proper blood sugar management. Here’s what the study found, plus what doctors recommend doing to keep all of this in check.