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Glucose Variability and Cognition in Prediabetes

Relations of Glucose Variability with Cognitive Function and Functional Status Among Older Adults At Risk for Diabetes

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About This Trial

This study examines the association of variability in glucose values over a 10-day period with cognitive function and functional status among individuals with prediabetes, aged 50 or older.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Aged 50 years and older - At least 8th grade education Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes - Current use of mediation for diabetes (oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin), or with diabetic properties (e.g., steroids) - Chronic disorders (cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, chronic kidney disease, past year cancer) - Neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis) - History of dementia or suspected dementia - Known HIV - Serious mental illness, psychosis, or use of psychotropic medication - Heavy alcohol use Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50 years and older * At least 8th grade education Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Current use of mediation for diabetes (oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin), or with diabetic properties (e.g., steroids) * Chronic disorders (cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, chronic kidney disease, past year cancer) * Neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis) * History of dementia or suspected dementia * Known HIV * Serious mental illness, psychosis, or use of psychotropic medication * Heavy alcohol use

Treatments Being Tested

DEVICE

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)- minimally invasive sensors that measure glucose concentrations at 5-min intervals over several days.

Locations (1)

Baltimore VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States