Lower Your Chances at Getting Alzheimer’s Through Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes is a disease that is currently affecting the lives of over 6 million Filipinos, with millions more suffering from pre-diabetes. While there are ways to manage and live with the disease, experts have long been vocal about how preventive medical care should be prioritized rather than simply settling for curative medicine. Our actions and personal choices today greatly affect and influence our health and well-being in the future. 

Numerous studies have linked the disease, specifically Type 1 diabetes, to conditions that lead to cognitive decline. According to a study by the Alzheimer’s Association, Type 1 diabetics were 93 percent more likely to develop dementia, which is the most common symptom of Alzheimer’s. The same study suggests that this is due to a strong correlation between Alzheimer’s and higher blood sugar levels. This makes sense given the fact that, even in

non-diabetics or pre-diabetics, higher or above normal blood sugar levels also leads to an increased risk of dementia.

You can gain more insight on how to lower your risk of cognitive decline, specifically dementia, by watching this diabetes prevention webinar.

How diabetes can lead to Alzheimer’s

There are several ongoing studies that aim to better understand the link between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. What we know so far is that insulin resistance plays a huge role in the link between these two diseases. Some experts suggest that Alzheimer’s is the result of diabetes affecting the ability of the brain and other body tissues to use glucose and respond to insulin.

Both high levels of glucose (sugar) and insulin cause damage to the internal organs, including our brain. The biggest warning sign of this is having a heavier midsection and waistline, blood pressure spiking to 130/85 and above, as well as low levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol.

Experts have yet to uncover the exact reasons why these two diseases are linked. However, the evidence is strong, and its prevalence has led some to coin “Type 3 diabetes” as another term for Alzheimer’s disease.

To learn more about Alzheimer’s prevention for persons with Type 2 diabetes, we recommend tuning in to this webinar below.

If you’re suffering from pre-diabetes or suspect that you are, it is best to have your glucose and insulin levels examined immediately. Know that there are also ways to manage and lower your blood sugar levels naturally. Lowsutea’s five programs are safe, affordable, and can be done within the comforts of your own home. As long as you are consistent with these five programs, you will be able to have a real chance in fighting both diseases for good. 

Alternatively, it’s great to keep yourself informed. Join us every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (UTC +8) and learn more about the latest news on diabetes prevention with our founder Andrew Lau, R.N., in collaboration with leading health professionals.