Glucose Variability and Cognition in Prediabetes

Description

This study examines the association of variability in glucose values over a 10-day period with cognitive function and functional status among individuals with prediabetes, aged 50 or older.

Conditions

Glucose Metabolism Disorders (Including Diabetes Mellitus), Cognitive Decline, Functional Status, PreDiabetes, Aging, Depression

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Study overview

This study examines the association of variability in glucose values over a 10-day period with cognitive function and functional status among individuals with prediabetes, aged 50 or older.

Relations of Glucose Variability With Cognitive Function and Functional Status Among Older Adults at Risk for Diabetes

Glucose Variability and Cognition in Prediabetes

Condition
Glucose Metabolism Disorders (Including Diabetes Mellitus)
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

Baltimore VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Aged 50 years and older
  • * At least 8th grade education
  • * Diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • * Current use of mediation for diabetes (oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin), or with diabetic properties (e.g., steroids)
  • * Chronic disorders (cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, chronic kidney disease, past year cancer)
  • * Neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)
  • * History of dementia or suspected dementia
  • * Known HIV
  • * Serious mental illness, psychosis, or use of psychotropic medication
  • * Heavy alcohol use

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Maryland, Baltimore,

Tasneem Khambaty, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31