As a blogger, I recently came across a fascinating topic about the connection between Alzheimer's-type dementia and diabetes. It turns out that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's due to shared risk factors like inflammation and insulin resistance. Additionally, high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can damage blood vessels in the brain, thereby contributing to cognitive decline. This discovery has led to the term "type 3 diabetes" being used to describe Alzheimer's, highlighting the strong link between the two conditions. It's crucial for us to understand this connection and take preventative measures to maintain our brain health along with managing diabetes.
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