Takeaway
Older adults with type II diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of stroke and subsequent dementia; furthermore, the presence of T2D accelerates development of post-stroke dementia.
Why this matters
- T2D is known to increase the risk of stroke and post-stroke dementia, suggesting a possible commonality in the underlying vascular mechanisms of these conditions.
Strict control of T2D in older adults could reduce ischemic stroke and post-stroke dementia.