Diabetes linked to early Alzheimer's-related changes in the blood of Latino adults

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that diabetes is linked to changes in measurable biological signals in the blood that are associated with Alzheimer's disease and brain damage in Latino adults. The study, published on April 23, 2026, in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, suggests that metabolic health may play an important role in shaping future dementia risk.