Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds

People who tend to experience blood sugar spikes in the hours after eating could face a higher risk of a common brain disorder.Using the UK Biobank, a new study led by the University of Liverpool analyzed genetic data for more than 350,000 individuals between 40 and 69 years of age, according to a press release.The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetically predisposed to higher blood glucose.LOWER DEMENTIA RISK LINKED TO ROUTINE VACCINATION IN MAJOR NEW ANALYSISThey determined that people with elevated blood sugar two hours after eating (a condition called postprandial hyperglycaemi) were 69% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.In those participants, the disease was not associated with any changes in brain size or evidence of damage.Other markers of glucose regulation — including fasting glucose, fasting insulin and measures… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.