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I've recently read several "articles" saying that there is a possible link between Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes - with name "Diabetes Type 3" being tossed out there for Alzheimer's.
Whether it's entirely true, or partly true is something I can't determine but at this point (July 2017) I am pretty skeptical about some of the information. It is true that there is a link of some degree between the two (insulin resistance), that's been known since studies done in 2008. If it was possible to prevent Alzheimer's by knowing that, it would have been done by now, nearly 10 years later.
I wish it were it as simple as some of the less reputable sites say (none of those are linked here), but it seems obvious that it isn't that simple, or every doctor on the planet would be pre-treating their patients by using the screenings tests listed, and tutoring them on the appropriate diet. Either that, or some would already have developed some sort of vaccine for possible prevention. Nothing like that exists to date, although there are indications that some are treating already diagnosed Alzheimer's with some of the drugs prescribed for Diabetes.
It's not like I don't fear Alzheimer's given our family history, but there is one article by a doctor (never heard of, and is apparently a psychology site) that says remove all sugars (not just processed sugars, but ALL sugars and sweeteners including things like honey) and ALL carbs (even from fruit and veggies) and eat proteins and healthy fats instead.
Easier said than done for most people. But then ... then she strikes the final blow. Even if you do that, for some people excess protein can be turned into carbs by our own bodies in order to be used as energy.
So, basically I guess we eat like cows ... grass (no grains - that's carbs). No thanks. Yeah, I'm afraid of alzheimer's but can we really spend the rest of our time living in fear about what the future holds? I'm sorry but, although I long ago stopped using sugar (use Stevia instead) and cut back on carbs ... I don't want to live in fear and I don't want to live eating a few stalks of celery and some lettuce. For me, cutting back is the best I will do, unless or until someone comes up with a supplement or vaccine or medicine that can prevent it.
What you decide for your life is your choice alone, but I hope you make it an informed one, and don't make it out of fear.
To read more (in case you are interested) you can visit the following links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2769828/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/diabetes-and-alzheimers/art-20046987
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22029453-400-are-alzheimers-and-diabetes-the-same-disease/
http://www.endocrinologynetwork.com/diabetes/could-alzheimer-disease-be-diabetes-type-3
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?Research-Suggests-Alzheimers-Type-3-Diabetes
https://healthyaging.emory.edu/is-alzheimers-disease-type-3-diabetes/
http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/25589/title/Alzheimer-s--Type-3-Diabetes-/
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/193229680800200619
http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/how-to-diagnose-prevent-and-treat-insulin-resistance/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443916302150
Alzheimer's Association (US based)
An official site that provides information on the disease and treatments, new treatments being researched, area resources (US), fund raising efforts and events to join etc. Provides a lot of information on dementia, the signs and symptoms, various stages of Alzheimers, risk factors and an interesting interactive tour of the brain and how Alzheimer's affects it.
The "tour" appears be available in multiple languages - Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese so that particular page (the tour) is likely to be helpful to many, many people.
I found the tour reasonably interesting as it talks about various areas of the brain responsible for some of the workings of the other parts of our bodies and our thought-processes, and in following the tour you'll note that the bold words are linked to the various areas of the brain being discussed, so you actually get a pretty good idea of the brains "layout" or map - in layman's terms of course. One of the things I particularly liked was the "neuron forest". According to the tour, this area is responsible for helping to form our memories or thoughts, and it's in this area where damage takes place with alzheimer's.
There is also a rather interesting section on the myth's associated with Alzheimer's, such as aluminum pots and pans being the cause (or one of the causes) - this is something I've heard for years and years, long before my mother had alzheimer's, but the truth is, there is no scientific basis for this, nor have any studies shown it to be true.
Alzheimer Society (Canadian)
(Available in French & English)
Provides information on educating your family on alzheimer's care, safe living conditions, provides a number of resources for caregivers, promotes public awareness, etc. Also has information on current research, events for fundraising and awareness campaigns, provides information for acquiring various types of support for alzheimer's sufferers and for caregivers.
They have an interesting little section called "brain-booster" that provides ideas for keeping fit (helpful), as well puzzles, like crosswords. Word puzzles keep your mind active - sort of like exercise for the brain. Kind of a neat little section that has new puzzles on a regular basis.
You can download a lot of information here, from tips for caregivers to fact sheets.
Some of helpful things provided by the site are links to support groups for caregivers, links for finding help in your area (whether a caregiver, or someone who has alzheimer's) like caregiver-connect.
For the US or Canada, the two sites above are the places to start looking for help. There would be no point in me linking a bunch of the same sites they already have listed - since they are the authoritative voices in these two countries, they seem like the place I should send you.
I've recently read several "articles" saying that there is a possible link between Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes - with name "Diabetes Type 3" being tossed out there for Alzheimer's.
Whether it's entirely true, or partly true is something I can't determine but at this point (July 2017) I am pretty skeptical about some of the information. It is true that there is a link of some degree between the two (insulin resistance), that's been known since studies done in 2008. If it was possible to prevent Alzheimer's by knowing that, it would have been done by now, nearly 10 years later.
I wish it were it as simple as some of the less reputable sites say (none of those are linked here), but it seems obvious that it isn't that simple, or every doctor on the planet would be pre-treating their patients by using the screenings tests listed, and tutoring them on the appropriate diet. Either that, or some would already have developed some sort of vaccine for possible prevention. Nothing like that exists to date, although there are indications that some are treating already diagnosed Alzheimer's with some of the drugs prescribed for Diabetes.
It's not like I don't fear Alzheimer's given our family history, but there is one article by a doctor (never heard of, and is apparently a psychology site) that says remove all sugars (not just processed sugars, but ALL sugars and sweeteners including things like honey) and ALL carbs (even from fruit and veggies) and eat proteins and healthy fats instead.
Easier said than done for most people. But then ... then she strikes the final blow. Even if you do that, for some people excess protein can be turned into carbs by our own bodies in order to be used as energy.
So, basically I guess we eat like cows ... grass (no grains - that's carbs). No thanks. Yeah, I'm afraid of alzheimer's but can we really spend the rest of our time living in fear about what the future holds? I'm sorry but, although I long ago stopped using sugar (use Stevia instead) and cut back on carbs ... I don't want to live in fear and I don't want to live eating a few stalks of celery and some lettuce. For me, cutting back is the best I will do, unless or until someone comes up with a supplement or vaccine or medicine that can prevent it.
What you decide for your life is your choice alone, but I hope you make it an informed one, and don't make it out of fear.
To read more (in case you are interested) you can visit the following links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2769828/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/diabetes-and-alzheimers/art-20046987
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22029453-400-are-alzheimers-and-diabetes-the-same-disease/
http://www.endocrinologynetwork.com/diabetes/could-alzheimer-disease-be-diabetes-type-3
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?Research-Suggests-Alzheimers-Type-3-Diabetes
https://healthyaging.emory.edu/is-alzheimers-disease-type-3-diabetes/
http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/25589/title/Alzheimer-s--Type-3-Diabetes-/
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/193229680800200619
http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/how-to-diagnose-prevent-and-treat-insulin-resistance/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443916302150
Alzheimer's Association (US based)
An official site that provides information on the disease and treatments, new treatments being researched, area resources (US), fund raising efforts and events to join etc. Provides a lot of information on dementia, the signs and symptoms, various stages of Alzheimers, risk factors and an interesting interactive tour of the brain and how Alzheimer's affects it.
The "tour" appears be available in multiple languages - Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese so that particular page (the tour) is likely to be helpful to many, many people.
I found the tour reasonably interesting as it talks about various areas of the brain responsible for some of the workings of the other parts of our bodies and our thought-processes, and in following the tour you'll note that the bold words are linked to the various areas of the brain being discussed, so you actually get a pretty good idea of the brains "layout" or map - in layman's terms of course. One of the things I particularly liked was the "neuron forest". According to the tour, this area is responsible for helping to form our memories or thoughts, and it's in this area where damage takes place with alzheimer's.
There is also a rather interesting section on the myth's associated with Alzheimer's, such as aluminum pots and pans being the cause (or one of the causes) - this is something I've heard for years and years, long before my mother had alzheimer's, but the truth is, there is no scientific basis for this, nor have any studies shown it to be true.
Alzheimer Society (Canadian)
(Available in French & English)
Provides information on educating your family on alzheimer's care, safe living conditions, provides a number of resources for caregivers, promotes public awareness, etc. Also has information on current research, events for fundraising and awareness campaigns, provides information for acquiring various types of support for alzheimer's sufferers and for caregivers.
They have an interesting little section called "brain-booster" that provides ideas for keeping fit (helpful), as well puzzles, like crosswords. Word puzzles keep your mind active - sort of like exercise for the brain. Kind of a neat little section that has new puzzles on a regular basis.
You can download a lot of information here, from tips for caregivers to fact sheets.
Some of helpful things provided by the site are links to support groups for caregivers, links for finding help in your area (whether a caregiver, or someone who has alzheimer's) like caregiver-connect.
For the US or Canada, the two sites above are the places to start looking for help. There would be no point in me linking a bunch of the same sites they already have listed - since they are the authoritative voices in these two countries, they seem like the place I should send you.