Diabetic encephalopathy is a malfunction of the brain that is due to diabetes. The complications of diabetic encephalopathy can include memory loss, dementia, coma, seizures, or even death. Encephalopathy is increasing being recognized as a complication of diabetes, particularly type-1.

Usually diabetic encephalopathy describes a poor coordination of the brain that affects the movement of limbs. The defects that are generally observed are lethargy, dementia, poor judgment, poor coordination of the limbs, and muscle twitching. It has also been known to decrease literacy and memory, as well as causing difficulties with concentration and perception.

There are various kinds of diabetic encephalopathy, but cerebrovascular disease (CBVD) is the most common. This is caused when the capillaries thicken and blood flow decreases. When there is not enough blood flow to the brain it has trouble processing information. Conditions which commonly occur as a result of CBVD are:

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