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.

Why Alzheimer's Disease Is Called Type 3 Diabetes By Esther Heerema, MSW 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  What Is Health Equity and How Do We Get There?  Health equity means ensuring everyone has the same shot at living a healthy life. Here is what it would take to get there. READ NOW  Prevention and Risk Factors of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias  While prevention strategies like immunizations aren't available yet, research has identified several ways to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. READ NOW  An Overview of Pseudodementia  Sometimes, symptoms that look like dementia can actually be caused by pseudodementia instead. READ NOW  Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test for Dementia  Here's a look at what this test includes, how it's scored and interpreted, and how it can assist in identifying dementia. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Hepatic Encephalopathy: Cause of Memory Loss What Does Oriented x1, x2, x3 and x4 Mean in Dementia? Dementia and Suicide: What to Know Responding When Someone Wants to Go Home Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy