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   Why Alzheimer's Might Be Type 2 Diabetes   
   December 4, 2013   
   lzheimer's Research/ Memory Loss and Alzheimer's    
   Prevention   
   Alissa Sauer    
      
      
      
      
      
   The link between Alzheimer's Disease and diabetes is growing stronger. A new   
   study presented at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego shows   
   that Alzheimer's Disease may actually be the late stages of type 2 diabetes.    
   Why Alzheimer's Might Be Type 2 Diabetes   
   The Correlation Between Alzheimer's Disease and Type 2 Diabetes   
   A new study done by researchers at Albany University in New York shows that   
   Alzheimer's Disease may be the late stages of type 2 diabetes. People who have   
   type 2 diabetes produce extra insulin. That insulin can get into the brain,   
   disrupting brain    
   chemistry and leading toxic proteins that poison brain cells to form. The   
   protein that forms in both Alzheimer's patients and people with type 2   
   diabetes is the same protein. Researcher Edward McNay at Albany University   
   said, "People who develop diabetes    
   have to realize this is about more than controlling their weight or diet. It's   
   also the first step on the road to cognitive decline. At first they won't be   
   able to keep up with their kids playing games, but in 30 years' time they may   
   not even recognize    
   them."   
   Importance of Diet in Alzheimer's and Diabetes   
   In the past few years, the connection between the two diseases has grown   
   stronger with each relevant study. People who develop type 2 diabetes often   
   experience a sharp decline in cognitive function and almost 70% of them   
   ultimately develop Alzheimer's    
   Disease.   
   A few weeks ago a study was completed showing that Alzheimer's Disease may   
   actually be a third and new type of diabetes.  The results of the two studies   
   actually reinforce the idea that Alzheimer's and diabetes are linked and that   
   our diet plays an    
   important role in our brain health.   
   What You Can Do Now   
   While more research needs to be done to confirm the relationship between the   
   two diseases we know that eating healthy can keep diabetes away, which may   
   keep Alzheimer's away. The study also showed that losing weight and exercising   
   may keep the early    
   stages of Alzheimer's at bay.   
   The following lifestyle changes can keep you from developing type 2 diabetes:   
   Regular exercise   
   Maintain a healthy weight   
   Eat healthy   
   Manage cholesterol   
   Manage blood pressure   
   Quit smoking   
      
   Related Articles:   
   Overuse of Technology Can Lead to 'Digital Dementia'   
   10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's You May Have Missed   
   Is Alzheimer's the Newest Form of Diabetes?   
      
      
      
   http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-12-04/why-alzheimers-might-be-type-2-diabetes/   
      
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