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Triglyceride levels affect cognitive function in noninsulin-dependent diabetics.

L C Perlmuter1, D M Nathan, S H Goldfinger

  • 1Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.

The Journal of Diabetic Complications
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

High triglyceride levels in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) are linked to poorer cognitive function. This includes declines in memory and reaction time, independent of blood sugar control.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuroscience
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is linked to cognitive impairments.
  • Poor glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c) and elevated triglycerides are potential contributing factors.
  • Triglycerides may impact cognition via increased atherosclerosis risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between triglyceride levels and cognitive performance in older NIDDM patients.
  • To determine if triglyceride levels independently affect cognitive function in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 246 NIDDM outpatients aged 55-74 years.
  • Assessment of triglyceride levels and performance on cognitive tests (digit symbol substitution, digit span backward) and reaction time.

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  • Statistical analysis to measure the relationship between triglycerides and cognitive measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Elevated triglyceride levels correlated with significant decrements in cognitive performance.
    • Specific deficits observed in the digit symbol substitution test, digit span (backward) test, and reaction time.
    • These associations remained significant even after accounting for chronic glucose control (hemoglobin A1c).

    Conclusions:

    • High triglyceride levels are independently associated with impaired cognitive function in older adults with NIDDM.
    • Elevated triglycerides may contribute to difficulties with short-term memory and processing speed.
    • Managing triglyceride levels could be crucial for preserving cognitive health in diabetic patients.