Alzheimer's disease and diabetes share intriguing connections. Research suggests that diabetes may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's. Both conditions involve insulin dysregulation, with diabetes affecting insulin production and Alzheimer's impairing insulin signaling in the brain. This overlap may explain why individuals with diabetes are more prone to Alzheimer's. Additionally, high blood sugar levels in diabetes contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, damaging blood vessels and nerve cells, similar to the mechanisms observed in Alzheimer's progression. Managing diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication might help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Understanding these links underscores the importance of holistic health approaches in combating both diseases, emphasizing lifestyle changes and early intervention to mitigate their impact on cognitive function.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States