The role of hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and blood pressure in diabetes: Associated differences in cognitive performance-The Maastricht Study

Stefan L. C. Geijselaers, Simone J. S. Sep, Danny Claessens, Miranda T. Schram, Martin P. J. van Boxtel, Ronald M. A. Henry, Frans R. J. Verhey, Abraham A. Kroon, Pieter C. Dagnelie, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Carla J. H. van der Kallen, Geert Jan Biessels, Coen D. A. Stehouwer*

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE To study to what extent differences in cognitive performance between individuals with different glucose metabolism status are potentially attributable to hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and blood pressure-related variables. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We used cross-sectional data from 2,531 participants from the Maastricht Study (mean +/- age SD, 60 +/- 8 years; 52% men; n = 666 with type 2 diabetes), all of whom completed a neuropsychological test battery. Hyperglycemia was assessed by a composite index of fasting glucose, postload glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)), and tissue advanced glycation end products; insulin resistance by the HOMA of insulin resistance index; and blood pressure-related variables included 24-h ambulatory pressures, their weighted SDs, and the use of antihypertensive medication. Linear regression analyses were used to estimate mediating effects. RESULTS After adjustment for age, sex, and education, individuals with type 2 diabetes, compared with those with normal glucose metabolism, performed worse in all cognitive domains (mean differences in composite z scores for memory -0.087, processing speed -0.196, executive function and attention -0.182; P values
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1537-1547
JournalDiabetes Care
Volume40
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2017

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