Wellness Corner

One of the diseases that many people find themselves dealing with as they age is diabetes. And one of the worst fears that people have about aging is that they are going to lose their brain function. The latter issue may potentially be related to the former issue if the results of a new study are correct. It also may be easy to fix. The study showed that adults dealing with diabetes may find themselves with compromised brain function as a direct result of their diet.

"There is already growing evidence linking diabetes to cognitive complications in humans. Adults with type 2 diabetes are especially vulnerable to acute meal-induced memory deficits after eating unhealthy foods." (source)

The study revealed that there are two solutions to treating this issue if it is indeed the case. The first is, of course, to stop eating those unhealthy foods so that the problem doesn't occur anymore. The second is to start eating more antioxidants to counter the effects of eating some of those unhealthy foods. In both cases, these healthier eating habits could allow for improved brain function in seniors dealing with diabetes.

Question of the Day: Does diet impact the brain function of seniors with diabetes?

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