Why the study?
The role of HbA1c level in cognitive decline and depression among type 2 diabetic patients has been reported, but its relationship warranted further evaluation.
Does HbA1c level correlate with cognitive decline and depression in type 2 diabetic patients?
Population
512 type 2 diabetic patients across different HbA1c levels and age ranges
Comparison
Different HbA1c levels
Design
Descriptive-analytic study
Authors
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Should not change glycemic targets for cognition or mood yet; leaves open need for longitudinal confirmation in T2DM.
Does HbA1c level correlate with cognitive decline and depression in type 2 diabetic patients?
In type 2 diabetic patients, HbA1c levels are significantly associated with recent memory decline, although not with overall cognitive problems or depression.
Doroodgar et al. (2019) studied this question.
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