Diabetes increases dementia risk

Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.  The ability of treatment of diabetes to reduce dementia risk has not been established.

The following pages describe the current evidence that suggests assessment and control of diabetes are important for reducing dementia risk and provide links to resources for health professionals and for patients.

Diabetes and dementia evidence – what’s the evidence that diabetes increases dementia risk?

Clinical resources for diabetes – assessment and management of diabetes

Diabetes resources for patients – links to information on diabetes for the general public