There is now convincing evidence that type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease.
The recently published research from Queen Mary University, London, has not only concluded this but that it may also contribute to faster disease progression in patients with Parkinson’s.
Advocacy Action: More proof of the need to take diabetes more seriously as a growing cost to healthcare, economic productivity and the quality of life of sufferers their carers and families. Can you use this study to help your advocacy?
https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mds.28551