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Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Link not as Simple as it Seems

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk to develop Alzheimer disease, however, the underlying mechanisms for this association are still unclear. In this review we will provide a critical overview of the major findings coming from clinical studies and animal models.

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Salas, I.H., De Strooper, B. Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Link not as Simple as it Seems. Neurochem Res 44, 1271–1278 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-018-2690-9

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