My 75 year old husband has a glucose level of 113. i have noticed that he is having some cognitive issues lately. do you think that this glucose level could be causing him to have memory issues?

Confusing question. Why would a relatively normal glucose level trigger any sort of memory issue? I would suspect normal progression of short term memory decline with age rather than the glucose level.

Only do people with very poor glycemic control for a long time may have cognitive impairment due to extensive small vascular disease. A glucose level of 113 should not cause that. A 75-year-old man could have memory deficit of senile dementia and it has nothing to do with glycemia. If his cognitive function deteriorates quickly, Alzheimer disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis.

Her question is probably about neuroglycopenia where low blood glucose can affect the brain functions. There is no harm in increasing fruits and protein in his food and see if memory issues resolve. I agree with previous answer that it looks like onset of dementia. Hope it helps.

Changes in intellectual function can be causes by numerous problems, and this should thoroughly be evaluated. The glucose has no influence or causation. At age 75, Alzheimer's is possible but this could be due to sleep deficiency, low thyroid, vitamin deficiency, occult small strokes, occult chronic infections, normal pressure hydrocephalus, etc, and worthwhile to evaluate potential reversal.

A glucose level of 113 would not cause any symptoms, much less cognitive or memory issues. Consulting a neurologist would be prudent. Wish you good health!