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It seems like I have been losing my mind lately. Could it be caused from an undiagnosed case of type-2 diabetes? Not likely. There has been a long term study being conducted in Sweden that may explain a relationship between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease.

This study was done with men at 50 years of age. They underwent glucose (blood sugar) tolerance testing. The men were followed-up at an average of 32 years later and found that men with insulin resistance were nearly one and a half times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other mental impairments.

Researchers believed it’s possible for abnormal insulin levels to damage blood vessels in the brain causing memory problems. So, a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise will not only help you live longer, it will also keep your mind sharp and alert too.

reuters.com

Tags: alzheimer, dementia, glucose, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes

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