Why Alzheimer's Disease Is Called Type 3 Diabetes

Approximately half of people with type 2 diabetes may go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. With such a strong connection, it's worth understanding the relationship between the two diseases.

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Real Life With Diabetes Why Alzheimer's Disease Is Called Type 3 Diabetes Approximately half of people with type 2 diabetes may go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. With such a strong connection, it's worth understanding the relationship between the two diseases. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT The Negative Impact of Sugar on the Brain READ NOW  › Why Diabetes May Be Causing Your Hearing Loss READ NOW  › Using a Low-Carb Diet to Manage Diabetes READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Real Life With Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.