Table 1.
Risk factors for cognitive decline in diabetes mellitus
| |
Age > 60 yr | Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
Presence of ApoE ε4 allele | Uncontrolled hypertension |
Long duration of diabetes | Proteinuria |
Poor glycaemic control/high HbA1c | Dyslipidaemia |
Higher fasting glucose levels | Physical inactivity |
Recurrent hypoglycaemic episodes | Unhealthy diet |
Severe insulin resistance | Depression |
ApoE: Apolipoprotein; HbA1c: Hemoglobin A1c.