The impact of type 2 diabetes and body mass index on cerebral structure is modulated by brain reserve

Walsh, Erin; Shaw, Marnie; Sachdev, Perminder Singh; Anstey, Kaarin; Cherbuin, Nicolas

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The impact of type 2 diabetes and body mass index on cerebral structure is modulated by brain reserve

Date

2018-08-22

Authors

Walsh, Erin

Shaw, Marnie

Sachdev, Perminder Singh

Anstey, Kaarin

Cherbuin, Nicolas

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract

Body mass index (BMI), hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes and their interactive effects are associated with brain volume atrophy in ageing. It remains to be established if these risk factors are particularly concerning in individuals with high or low brain volumes.