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.

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Health Tip of the Day Why Alzheimer's Disease Is Called Type 3 Diabetes Alzheimer's disease, which affects more than 5 million Americans, has been found to be strongly linked to diabetes. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, having diabetes or prediabetes is the second biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's. Here are some tips to help you reduce your risk. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Top Tips for Eating Healthy on Thanksgiving READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT How to Stop Sugar Cravings: Quick Tips for Relief READ NOW  › Do You Have Inflammation? This Test Can Tell You READ NOW  › Treating Polycythemia Vera READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy