Scientists now think there’s a correlation between having diabetes and getting Alzheimers. In fact, not only getting Alzheimer’s but a faster decline once you have it.
Diabetes apparently damages blood vessels leading to the brain and has been known to cause a vascular dementia where the brain slows down functioning because of a lack of blood flow.
Now apparently the distinction between this vascular dementia and full blown Alzheimer’s is diminishing.
Bottom line:
Get your weight under control and watch the sugar intakes. Get that old regular checkup and let your doctor know what you’re trying to do.
Because the real bottom line here is that if the docs can’t tell the difference between the two problems – then neither can you or your family.