Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds

People who tend to experience blood sugar spikes in the hours after eating could face a higher risk of a common brain disorder.

Using the UK Biobank, a new study led by the University of Liverpool analyzed genetic data for more than 350,000 individuals between 40 and 69 years of age, according to a press release.

The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who...