Blood Glucose Influences Brain Health

[Dr. Oz And Dr. Roizen] Blood Glucose Influences Brain Health By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs When you have Type 2 diabetes, your glucose levels can be assessed over several months to give you a picture of your average blood glucose level. That overview, called an A1c, is reported as a percentage. According to the American Diabetes Association, each person should have an individualized target range — but it’s generally below 7%. The ideal is 5.6% or below. Many people with Type 2 diabetes find their daily glucose and A1c levels fluctuate, depending on their diet, stress, hydration, sleep, physical activity, and medication routine. Special: [Thinning Hair in Old Age? Try This at Home – Simple]( But a new study JAMA Network Open shows how important it is to maintain an A1c reading in the range recommended for you. Researchers looked at data on more than 370,000 veterans ages 65 and older who had diabetes, and found that if A1c was below the recommended range 60% of the time, the risk for developing Alzheimer’s and related dementias increased sharply. And frequent variation within the recommended range was also risky. How can you hit your target A1c midrange and stay there? Conscientious monitoring of glucose levels, regularly testing for your A1c level, and working with your doctor to determine medication choices, including diabetes and weight-loss drugs, are all essential. It’s also vital to make smart lifestyle choices (no red meats or over-processed foods, and plenty of black coffee and physical activity daily). Dr. Mike’s “The Great Age Reboot” offers the latest research-backed techniques to achieve optimal health. --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL Do you have [thinning hair?]( You could try this! The best part? It could start working over the next week or two. [>> Click here to learn more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mike Roizen is chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Mehmet Oz is professor emeritus at Columbia University. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA