"New Alliance Tackles Diabetes-Linked Memory Loss and Dementia Risk"

The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation has partnered with Bengalurus Centre for Brain Research and the UK Dementia Research Institute to explore the critical link between diabetes and dementia.

In Chennai, the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Centre for Brain Research in Bangalore and the UK Dementia Research Institute to investigate diabetes and dementia connections.
MDRF Chairman Dr V Mohan emphasized that both high and low blood sugar levels can lead to vascular dementia, highlighting the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and cognitive decline.
This collaboration aims to enhance understanding of how diabetes affects brain health, particularly in relation to Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia.

Why It Matters

This partnership addresses a growing health concern as the global prevalence of diabetes rises, potentially leading to increased cases of dementia. By understanding this link, researchers hope to develop targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.