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What Is The Difference Between Diabetes Dementia And Alzheimer’s?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

While both have ultimately the same effect/symptoms:

Memory Loss

Difficulty with problem-solving

Confusion/thinking problems; and,

Problems with language usage

The causes of each are quite different

Alzheimer’s is mostly due to aging and changes in brain chemistry – there is little we can do about getting old

Diabetics are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s (38% more likely then Joe/Jane average) however, it is Diabetes Dementia that is more likely to set in

Diabetes Dementia… read more

April 25, 2023 (edited)
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A DiabetesTeam Member

If you look at a lot of the latest research it's pointing to insulin resistance as a cause. It's not old age just too much insulin over time. https://www.genengnews.com/neuroscience/alzheim...

April 29, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

My mom had dementia also and I hav e had a concussion with pots now VERY SCARY..I YRY TO CONTROL SUGARS WITH DIET...PRAYERS🙏😊

April 25, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I’m at risk for dementia because several family members including my mother have it then throw in the diabetes and I’m like whoa dementia again!! You’ve got to be kidding. In the words of Winifred Sanford (Hocus Pocus) “I’m Doomed” Though in reality if I continue to eat healthy, control my blood sugar, stay active and engage the brain it benefits me in both cases. I know with age we tend to be a bit more forgetful and sometimes it scares the crap out of me when I forget something simple. My mother has progressed to the point where she has forgotten how to eat and dress herself as well as walking. It’s really sad to see.

April 25, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

@GrahamLamb- Graham- An important topic. Thank you for enlightening us.

April 25, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was not aware of this complication, My dad died from kidney failure, due to diabetes. He was on dialysis for many years. It took so much out of him. I also believe now, knowing of this, that my mom suffered from this. She was never diagnosed with diabetes dementia, but she had a lot of the symptoms. It really scares me to the point, that I become very anxious and stressed thinking of what my mom and dad went through. and I know that is NOT a good thing. All of you and the advice I read helps me a lot. I am thankful for all of you

November 20, 2023

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