Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Scientists don't know whether quality of blood sugar management plays a role in Parkinson's risk. Everyday Health People managing type 2 diabetes and their doctors may need to have Parkinson’s disease on their radar, as new research sheds light on the possible connection between these two chronic health conditions. Movement Disorders, researchers examined data combined from nine previous studies that followed individuals with type 2 diabetes over time to see if they developed Parkinson’s disease. They found type 2 diabetes associated with a 21 percent increased risk of Parkinson’s and w...
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