Diabetes and Alzheimers
More and more studies are validating the link between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. This recent article summarizes some of the key points. [Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Deepens - New York Times]
The article states “The connection raises an ominous prospect: that increases in diabetes, a major concern in the United States and worldwide, may worsen the rising toll from Alzheimer’s. The findings also add dementia to the cloud of threats that already hang over people with diabetes, including heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, blindness and amputations.”
This is a concerning association because we know the American diet and associated obesity of our culture is leading to an increasing number of type II diabetes cases. If the trend continues and the association is correct, we will be seeing even more Alzheimer patients.
Any family who has dealt with this illness knows the devastating effects it has on families.
Studies are still out, but control of blood sugars may be an added benefit to reduce the risk of the disease.
Some of the new diabetic drugs that are currently available are also being studied for their effect on helping slow down the progression of the disease.
This is another good reason to watch your weight and diet and make some lifestyle changes that will be of benefit.
The article states “The connection raises an ominous prospect: that increases in diabetes, a major concern in the United States and worldwide, may worsen the rising toll from Alzheimer’s. The findings also add dementia to the cloud of threats that already hang over people with diabetes, including heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, blindness and amputations.”
This is a concerning association because we know the American diet and associated obesity of our culture is leading to an increasing number of type II diabetes cases. If the trend continues and the association is correct, we will be seeing even more Alzheimer patients.
Any family who has dealt with this illness knows the devastating effects it has on families.
Studies are still out, but control of blood sugars may be an added benefit to reduce the risk of the disease.
Some of the new diabetic drugs that are currently available are also being studied for their effect on helping slow down the progression of the disease.
This is another good reason to watch your weight and diet and make some lifestyle changes that will be of benefit.
posted by Anonymous at 6:10 AM
3 Comments:
This information is good to know. Hopefully it will remind people that if they have Diabetes to watch their diet and take control of their disease before it controls them. I think many people do not realize just how serious the disease can be until its too late.
Good to know, but depressing for those of us who deal with diabetes on a daily basis.
Any news on islet cells doc?!!
There is still ongoing studies and clinical trials, but no significant progress that I have seen in recent literature.
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