“The brain is dependent on sugar as its main fuel,” says Vera Novak, MD, PhD, an HMS associate professor of medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In addition, hypoglycemia, a common complication of diabetes caused by low glucose levels in the blood, can lead to loss of energy for brain function and is linked to poor attention and cognitive function. If there isn’t enough glucose in the brain, for example, neurotransmitters, the brain’s chemical messengers, are not produced and communication between neurons breaks down. Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity and Inclusionīrain functions such as thinking, memory, and learning are closely linked to glucose levels and how efficiently the brain uses this fuel source.Research Departments, Centers, Initiatives and more.
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