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Cognitive issues can be a complication of type 2 diabetes. This is because diabetes affects blood circulation, and impaired blood flow to the brain can have a negative affect on people’s ability to think and make decisions. A 10-year-long study examined whether participants with type 2 diabetes who lowered calories in their diet and increased physical activity had better blood flow to the brain. Read more