Diabetes may increase risk for Alzheimer's
Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCP
President Nags Head Lions Club
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Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCP
President Nags Head Lions Club
252.480.3354
"People with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, finds a new study that bolsters previous research connecting the two illnesses." Ellin Holohan stated in a recent article in Healthday.
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life and is associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Many causes of dementia symptoms exist. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a progressive dementia. While memory loss is widely recognized as a sign of dementia, judgment loss may be a far more serious challenge for families.
"Understanding the connection because diabetes damages blood vessels, it has long been recognized as a risk factor for vascular dementia — a type of cognitive decline caused by damaged blood vessels in the brain. Many people with cognitive decline have brain changes that are hallmarks of both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Some researchers think that each condition helps fuel the damage caused by the other." Mayo Clinic staff
Early detection and diagnosis for both will help with treatment and prevention. The ALZ Association suggests that an estimated 1/3 of the 5.3 million US citizens with dementia go undiagnosed. Accordingly diabetes affects close to 26 million children and adults in the United States, with 7 million of them undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Prevention, alleviation and control of Diabetes and Alzheimer's include these steps:
Follow your health care team's recommendations about the best plan for monitoring your blood glucose, cholesterol level and blood pressure
Eat healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat milk and cheese.
Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
If your doctor prescribes medication, take it on schedule
Socialize & Exercise your brain
The first step to treatment is diagnosis if you have questions about your health discuss them with your doctor. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or dementia check out The Alzheimer's Foundation of America @ www.alzfdn.org or call 866.AFA.8484.
For Information about diabetes go to the American Diabetes Association @ www.diabetes.org or You can also call our Center for Information and Community Support at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life and is associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Many causes of dementia symptoms exist. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a progressive dementia. While memory loss is widely recognized as a sign of dementia, judgment loss may be a far more serious challenge for families.
"Understanding the connection because diabetes damages blood vessels, it has long been recognized as a risk factor for vascular dementia — a type of cognitive decline caused by damaged blood vessels in the brain. Many people with cognitive decline have brain changes that are hallmarks of both Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Some researchers think that each condition helps fuel the damage caused by the other." Mayo Clinic staff
Early detection and diagnosis for both will help with treatment and prevention. The ALZ Association suggests that an estimated 1/3 of the 5.3 million US citizens with dementia go undiagnosed. Accordingly diabetes affects close to 26 million children and adults in the United States, with 7 million of them undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Prevention, alleviation and control of Diabetes and Alzheimer's include these steps:
Follow your health care team's recommendations about the best plan for monitoring your blood glucose, cholesterol level and blood pressure
Eat healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat milk and cheese.
Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
If your doctor prescribes medication, take it on schedule
Socialize & Exercise your brain
The first step to treatment is diagnosis if you have questions about your health discuss them with your doctor. For more information about Alzheimer's disease or dementia check out The Alzheimer's Foundation of America @ www.alzfdn.org or call 866.AFA.8484.
For Information about diabetes go to the American Diabetes Association @ www.diabetes.org or You can also call our Center for Information and Community Support at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
Angelo Sonnesso M.A M.S.
Social Worker III
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