About Alzheimer's Disease: Links with Diabetes and Hypertension

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Over the past 10 years or so much has been learned about the relationships between diabetes, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer's disease. People with diabetes and hypertension have higher rates of Alzheimer's disease, and having all three may even lead to higher death rates. This week's newsletter focuses on these common medical problems linked closely with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Diabetes, Hypertension and Alzheimer's Disease A study found that individuals with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes and/or hypertension may die sooner than those with Alzheimer's who do not have these additional conditions.... Read more Diabetes and Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease A study of 2000 men showed that those with insulin problems at age 50 were almost 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who did not have insulin problems... Read more Blood Pressure Explained Blood pressure is the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, the veins, and the chambers of the heart. Blood pressure results from two forces... Read more Alzheimer's Tests Several brief and reliable tests are now available to screen for Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias. While they are screening tests that shouldn't substitute for a full diagnostic evaluation, they may be done in the office, the waiting room, or even at home before your appointment. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimer Symptoms Diabetes Alzheimers Disease Diabetes Mellitus 2 Symptoms of Diabetes Featured Articles Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement