AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Type 2 diabetes and obesity linked to faster brain aging
Across 12 cohorts, type 2 diabetes was linked to a brain age gap 1.73 years higher than in people without diabetes.Across 12 cohorts, type 2 diabetes was linked to a brain age gap 1.73 years higher than in people without diabetes.
Meta-analysis · 47,994 peopleType 2 diabetes
Who was studied47,994 participants from five countries, against people without diabetes
What changedBrain age gap was 1.73 years higher with type 2 diabetes than in people without diabetes
The catchBrain age was estimated by a computer model as a proxy for brain aging