Those wanting to save themselves from being affected by memory loss need to keep their blood sugar levels well under control. Researchers have been advising patients to take effective steps to keep their high blood sugar level well under control to protect them from age related memory loss problems. Keeping your blood sugar level under control will help you with your diabetes as well as save you from age related memory loss that is likely to result from this.
Researchers have discovered this, after using high-resolution brain imaging to detect the impact of rising blood sugar on memory. A key area in the brain was affected leading to memory loss because of high blood sugar levels.
A healthy diet along with proper exercise helps control high blood sugar levels, which in turn keeps the body and brain healthy and in proper working condition as age catches up. Scott Small, MD, of Columbia University medical Center who has been studying the effects of high blood sugar levels on memory loss has come to this conclusion after conducting extensive research and study.
The key area of the brain that is affected is the hippocampus, the area of the brain associated with memory and learning. Their newly published study reveals how the area known as dentate gyrus underwent changes, as we age because of cholesterol, blood sugar and excess body weight. It becomes important that we learn to monitor our blood sugar levels regularly and keep them well under control to avoid memory loss. Exercise helps a lot in keeping blood sugar levels under control.
