Alzheimer's disease is the new type3-diabetes

[rksharmakumar]

According to statics ,about 3.7 millions peoples in India suffer from Alzheimer's disease and this is likely to double by 2030. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and related disorders.A recent study has indicated that those with Type-2 diabetes are 50 percent to 65 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with normal blood sugars.About half of those with Type-2 diabetes will go on develop Alzheimer's in their life time.

This disease is now being referred to as TYPE-3 Diabetes. Alzheimer's is a progressive,degenerative ailment of the brain.There is no treatment to cure or slow its progress till date. Even though some medications can temporarily help manage symptoms from worsening . These drugs are are effective only for about six to 12 months.Its diagnosis can be life changing for not only the patient but also for the whole family.The term Type-3 diabetes reflects the fact that AD represents a form of diabetes that selectively involves the brain and has molecular and biochemical features that overlap with type-1 diabetes mellitus and T2DM. Said an expert Dr..San jay kalra,vice President ,South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies on the occasion of world Alzheimer's Day recently.

[Luckysugar]

What a scary fact is this! I hope diabetes is not a sole cause for Alzheimer's Disease. Being diabetic is such vulnerable to many other health issues. Therefore, each of us must take good control of our BSL in order minimize risks of complications in all forms.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Only the family and friends can provide some solace and safety and solace for the sufferers.What about homeopathy or ayurveda.Any relief there?

[Hidden in reply to ramana42]

I'm taking mother tincture of gymnema sylvestre before major meals. My levels are kind of controlled except fasting blood sugar that's a bit high at 113.. but I'm doing so many other things so don't know if this is because of gymnema sylvestre.. but definitely my sugar cravings are non-existent and I don't feel lethargic, also since Jan I've been able to maintain my body weight at 66.6kg... gymnema promises all this plus blood sugar control...