Part 1/2: Dementia and diabetes. What is dementia?

“Does diabetes affect the brain”? "How can we improve care for people living with diabetes and dementia?" "How do we reduce the risks of complications?" These and many other questions will be at the heart of this new episode of Diabetes Health Matters with Dr Joan St John.

Because knowledge and good practice can save lives, Dr Joan St John is inviting Prof. Sam Seidu, General Practitioner and Head of Research for Primary Care Diabetes Europe (PCDE) to explore the latest science of diabetes and dementia.

Evidence has emerged linking obesity to poorer cognitive performance and highlighting the interplay between dementia and diabetes, which is sometimes termed ‘ Type 3 ‘ diabetes. The pair will offer practical advice to help people living with diabetes and dementia and those who care for them. There will also be time to address questions from the live audience.
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With the acclaimed event series 'Diabetes Health Matters', Dr Joan St John shares her lifetime experience caring for people from many different backgrounds and origins to tackle the hottest topics encountered through her practice. Dr St John brings together people with lived experience, healthcare professionals and other experts for a series of meetings focused particularly on Black, African and Caribbean health. But the information you will hear about is universal and can be used by anyone.

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00:00 - Dementia and diabetes intro
01:46 - Outline of the event
03:00 - What is dementia?
06:00 - How are diabetes and dementia linked?
06:49 - What is type 3 diabetes?
07:50 - Impacts of obesity and type 2 diabetes on brain structure and function.
13:25 - Insulin vs walking.