Alzheimer's Disease Is Now Called As Type 3 Diabetes Observing Both Disease Association

Dementia affects an estimated 50 million people globally and in India, the number is estimated to be 3.7 to four million.This is likely to double by 2030. Alzheimer`s is the most common form of dementia and related disorders and it can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life. A recent study has indicated that those with Type 2 diabetes are 50% to 65% more likely to develop Alzheimer`s disease than those with normal blood sugars. About half of those with Type 2 diabetes will go on to develop Alzheimer`s in their lifetime.

This disease is now being referred to as Type 3 diabetes. Alzheimer`s is a progressive, degenerative ailment of the brain. What makes this disease so severe is the fact that there is no treatment to cure or slow its progress till the date. Even though some medications can temporarily help manage symptoms from worsening, these drugs are effective only for…