Relationship between glycemic control and cognitive function in patients with type 2 diabetes in a hospital aged care unit

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the association between glycemic control and the degree of cognitive impairment in older patients with type 2 diabetes. Our hypothesis is less cognitive impairment is associated with better glycemic control. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Patients in subacute aged care unit at Heidelberg Repatriation hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Participants: A total of 142 subjects aged 63 to 96 with prior diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Methods: Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and glycemic control was measured by a validated method. Results: An inverse correlation was observed between the MMSE score and HbA1c levels (r = 0.239, ..