Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

NZ Naturopath JS — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:07:32 GMT

MAYBE THERE IS A CONNECTION WITH THE DIABETES DRUGS

warning METFORMIN (and poss other type 2 diabetes drugs) causes severe B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia ,called macrolytic anemia when very low B12)

There's variable memory disfunction depending on severity of the B12 def.

in severe B12 deficiency thers's similar symptoms to senile demenia /Alzheimer's ; also neurological disfunction /neuropathy =numbness of extremities & perminent neurological disfunction.

I've seen macrolytic anemia (severe B12 def DIAGNOSED AS PARKINSONS TOO!!...THIS ONE WAS CAUSED BY LOSAC...be warned about LOSAC causing B12 def also!)

I am an Naturopath and discovered these connections recently (of course the Dr's don't inform patients of thes e dangers with some medications!)

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

richmorr — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:28:27 GMT

My Alzheimer's used to be obvious. I had most of the usual symptoms. I have apparently cured myself. I conclude my Alzheimer's is now less obvious. Those of us who have learned to heal ourselves, become intuitive. Dr. Mercola is right about so much! Many thanks to you!

Part of my cure is exercise. Tennis is a great exercise for AD's like me. Tennis requires the most exquisite visual - muscular coordination. At the same time, it is safe. It doesn't make huge demands on my body.

Here is the interesting part. Tennis is diagnostic. On the tennis court, I have limited staying power. My body's overall energy level is not the limit. That energy level stays high. I lose the ability to quickly follow - and react to - the ball. At first I follow it quickly with great precision. As I continue to play, I give up either speed or precision. If I require precision, my brain gives it to me. However, my mental processing slows down. If I require speed, I swing in the wrong place. The longer I play the worse it gets. The problem is exactly the insulin resistance in the brain discussed here.

Staying power in tennis also provides a hint of how to test for a real cure. When I truly cure the AD, I will play better after 1 hour than I did at the beginning. I am not there yet, but I'm working on it.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Naturenut — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:20:16 GMT

Amazing. I was screened and positive for gluten intolerance but not full blown Celiac. I'm trying to convince family to get tested because I had that hunch but no one listens. People don't realize what power nutrition holds. Thank you for the excellent article link, I'm sure it will help!

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

saynotoquacks — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:06:22 GMT

Drugs, in my humble opinion, are the main cause of both Alzheimers and type 2 Diabetes.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Dorle — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:24:25 GMT

I participated in a flu vaccine efficacy study at the University last year and have been asked to participate again this year. All the health care professionals I've consulted recommend having the flu vaccination since (a) I'm "elderly" myself and (b) as a volunteer in frequent contact with nursing home residents as well as babies at the immunization clinic. I have never had the flu, even colds very rearely, so I'm really in a quandry over this decision.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Naturenut — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:19:20 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has a theory regarding early-onset AD. If a lifetime of poor diet and lifestyle is thought to contribute to elderly AD, what about someone who is diagnosed at only 45? In addition, it is familial, as brothers, sisters and parents have or had it, verified by autopsy.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Reinhard1 — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:03:34 GMT

If you consider Alzheimer, you must look at mercury.

"In sum, the findings from epidemiological and demographical studies, the frequency of amalgam application in industrialized countries, clinical studies, experimental studies and the dental state of Alzheimer patients in comparison to controls suggest a decisive role for inorganic mercury in the etiology of Alzheimer’s disease."

(Mutter et al., Mercury and Alzheimer’s Disease)

www.thieme-connect.de/.../s-2007-959237

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

astrolenn — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:36:46 GMT

I believe that Alzheimers is caused by inflamation and you can help yourself by eating foods like fish and taking omega 3-6-9's. Anybody remember cod liver oil, our mothers did know best. By the way Alzheimers is a prion disease. The best way to treat Alzheimers is prevention, and that means using your brain. Doing a crossword puzzle or something that gets your brain thinking is the best. I go to a site called lumosity and play the games everyday. They have games for attention, memory, cognitive reasoning and more. Its fun to play and gives your brain exercise every day.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

PepperR23 — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:31:35 GMT

I have to wonder, if so many elderly people are given the flu vaccine, isn't it possible that one or more of its many toxic ingredients could contribute to the development of Alzheimers?

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

mmc88121 — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:29:53 GMT

Good study, but they are asking the wrong questions. I would want to know what makes the receptors insulin resistant. I would be willing to bet it has to do with nutrition.

Mary

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Arizona — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:11:08 GMT

You are so right Patty D..... my husband is on the road all the time. His cholesterol was 380. Since he has been at home eating right for 4 months it is only 180. He asked me how did that happen???? I just laughed.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

Patty D — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:50:14 GMT

Great awesome discovery. Wrong ending. Keep it simple stupid....NOT more drugs, nutrition, proper nutrition with food the way God made it.

re: Is Alzheimer's a Form of Diabetes?

foxtroter_203 — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:39:34 GMT

The concluding sentence of the article states: “With proper research and development the drug arsenal for type 2 diabetes, in which individuals become insulin resistant, may be translated to Alzheimer’s treatment,” said Klein. “I think such drugs could supercede currently available Alzheimer’s drugs.”

I propose ending the article with the sentence: "It is the high fructose corn syrup--stupid"

Does anyone else wish to propose an alternative ending?