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Cognitive and brain function in adults with Type 1 diabetes mellitus : is there evidence of accelerated ageing?

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25/06/2013
Author
Johnston, Harriet N.
Supervisor
Astell, Arlene Jean
Funder
Scottish Imaging Network (SINAPSE)
University of St Andrews
University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Anonymous Trust
Keywords
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Microvascular disease
Cognitive function
Brain function
Cognitive ageing
Brain ageing
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Functional connectivity
Mild cognitive impairment
Psychological well-being
HbA1c
Adults
Depression
Anxiety
Retinopathy
Hypoglycaemia
Diabetes well-being
Self-management
Resting state
Accelerated ageing
BOLD
Physical health
fMRI
Insulin resistance
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Abstract
The physical complications of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have been understood as an accelerated ageing process (Morley, 2008). Do people with T1DM also experience accelerated cognitive and brain ageing? Using findings from research of the normal cognitive and brain ageing process and conceptualized in theories of the functional brain changes in cognitive ageing, a combination of cognitive testing and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques were used to evaluate evidence of accelerated cognitive and brain ageing in middle-aged adults with T1DM. The first part of this thesis comprises a cognitive study of 94 adults (≥ 45 years of age) with long duration (≥ 10 years) of T1DM. Participants completed cognitive assessment and questionnaires on general mood and feelings about living with diabetes. Findings highlighted the importance of microvascular disease (specifically retinopathy) as an independent predictor of cognitive function. The incidence and predictors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were then explored. Results indicate a higher percentage of the group met criteria for MCI than expected based on incidence rates in the general population, providing initial evidence of accelerated cognitive ageing. Psychological factors were explored next. The relationship between the measures of well-being, diabetes health, and cognitive function highlighted the need for attention to patient’s psychological well-being in diabetes care. Finally, a subgroup of 30 participants between the ages of 45 and 65 who differed on severity of retinopathy were selected to take part in an fMRI study. Blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) activity was evaluated while participants were engaged in cognitive tasks and during rest. The findings provided evidence that the pattern of BOLD activation and functional connectivity for those with high severity of retinopathy are similar to patterns found in adults over the age of 65. In line with the theories of cognitive ageing, functional brain changes appear to maintain a level of cognitive function. Evidence of accelerated brain ageing in this primarily middle-aged group, emphasizes the importance of treatments and regimens to prevent or minimize microvascular complications.  
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Thesis, PhD Doctor of Philosophy
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http://hdl.handle.net/10023/3446

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