Other health conditions
Your chance of developing dementia can be greater if you have other health conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure in middle age.
6 out of 100
75 year-olds without diabetes will have dementia.
Making lifestyle choices to prevent diabetes can help to reduce your chances of dementia too. This might include eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting lots of exercise.
If you already have diabetes, manage your condition by following your doctor's advice.