Prevent Diabetes-related Cognitive Disorders By Lifestyle Improvements

by Tanya Thomas on  August 24, 2010 at 10:55 AM Diabetes News
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To determine the long-term effects of these interventions, the researchers enrolled most patients who had completed the DPP into the six-year unblinded DPP Outcomes Study (DPPOS).

The net relative reduction in diabetes incidence during the full 10 years was 34 percent in the lifestyle group and 18 percent in the metformin group compared with the placebo group.

"Lifestyle interventions can lower diabetes incidence for many years. Stress impairs cognition, through effects on the prefrontal cortex. Multi-taskers can miss important details of their work at hand. Speaking or preparing to speak impaired visual processing. Such findings have led many to argue against use of hands-free cell phones," Dr. Ahluwalia says.

New York City recently prohibited hands-free phones by taxi drivers. Not only driving, but also even walking becomes dangerous while one talks on a cell phone. It's best to pay attention to where you're going and to wait to text or call.

Eat well (and less), exercise, minimize stress, have a regular sleep schedule, don't use a cell phone when you're doing anything else to stay healthy and live longer, Dr. Ahluwalia concludes.

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