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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Harriette Boucher

The common diabetes symptom linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Spikes in blood sugar, a common symptom for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes, are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. 

According to the research from the University of Liverpool, people with higher post-meal blood sugar had a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease later on. 

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