Is Alzheimer’s a form of diabetes? The phrase “Type 3 diabetes” is more visible on the Internet this year. According to some researchers, Alzheimer’s behaves a lot like a form of diabetes that affects the brain. Not in every case. But enough of them to make you stop and ask whether we’ve been missing the full story. When the Brain Can’t Use Fuel It sounds made-up at first, like a clickbait nickname. But there’s weight…
Why Alzheimer’s is called type 3 diabetes? Diabetes and Alzheimer’s are two dangerous diseases affecting millions of people today. This post looks at the relationships between these two diseases and helps to explain these relationships thoroughly. What are the Relationships Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes? Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of dementia, and it’s currently the seventh leading cause of death in the US. It’s also often referred to as “type 3 diabetes” because it displays…