Abstract

In diabetes, there are some less known and not well talked about issues that affect the brain's ability to think clearly. Diabetes can lead to slow and gradual damage to the brain over time. People with diabetes are 1.5 times more likely to experience a decline in their thinking abilities. A study of cognitive function in adults with type 2 diabetes helps understand how diabetes affects the brain throughout a person's life. Six people with type 2 diabetes took part in the study and completed tests measuring their processing speed, attention, executive function, learning, and memory. The study also looked at their best possible performance levels. The results showed that their attention and processing speed were lower, but their executive function was stronger. Health factors related to diabetes were connected to different areas of cognitive function.