High Blood Sugar May Slow Brain Growth In Young Children With T1D.

high blood sugar may slow brain growth in young children with type 1 diabetes.” Researchers used brain scans and tests that gauge mental abilities, in addition to blood sugar monitoring. The investigators found that “compared to children without diabetes, the brains of those with the disease had slower overall and regional growth of gray and white matter.” The “differences were associated with higher and more variable blood sugar levels,” but the investigators did not see “significant differences” in cognition. http://consumer.healthday.com/cognitive-health-information-26/brain-health-news-80/diabetes-affects-kids-brain-growth-study-reports-694849.html