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How does high blood sugar effect the brain?
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Impairs Nervous Sys: Chronically high blood sugar (diabetes mellitus) impairs the central and peripheral nervous system both directly and indirectly. The brain's only source of energy is glucose and chronically high readings (above 270 mg/dl) is associated with mild cognitive dysfunction. Indirect effects include acceleration of atherosclerosis increasing the risk for stroke and kidney failure. This is but a few ex.
Answered 5/16/2016
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