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Haptoglobin 1-1 genotype is associated with poorer cognitive functioning in the elderly with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes care - 1 Oct 2013
Ravona-Springer Ramit, Heymann Anthony, Schmeidler James, Guerrero-Berroa Elizabeth, Sano Mary, Preiss Rachel, Koifman Keren, Hoffman Hadas, Levy Andrew, Silverman Jeremy M, Schnaider-Beeri Michal
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OBJECTIVE: Haptoglobin (Hp) genotype (Hp 1-1, 1-2, or 2-2) is associated with risk for type 2 diabetes complications, but its relationship with cognitive compromise, a growing concern in type 2 diabetes, has rarely been studied. This study investigated whether Hp genotype is associated with cognitive function in cognitively normal elderly diabetic subjects. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Relationships of Hp...
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