With 2017 behind us, it is exciting to think about the year ahead.<\/p>\n
What discoveries will we make \u2014 and how will advancing research influence dementia and Alzheimer’s patients?<\/p>\n
According to a recent study, there is hope. A type 2 diabetes drug was shown to significantly reverse memory loss in mice. Could this be a breakthrough within Alzheimer’s research?<\/p>\n
As published in Brain Research<\/em>, this recent study<\/a> was funded in part by the Alzheimer’s Society. Since there has been no new, innovative treatments for 15+ years, this research is both exciting and promising.<\/p>\n Focusing on growth factors, this drug has been shown to protect the brain against degeneration. Combining GLP-1, GIP and Glucagon, this drug may help overcome growth factor signalling depletion \u2014 a key factor in the development of dementia.<\/p>\n An older version of this drug was studied in the past, showing positive results in regards to Alzheimer’s and mood disorders. When studied more recently, it was shown to:<\/p>\n The researchers concluded that triple receptor agonists are promising when designing potential future treatment strategies.<\/p>\n It is well understood that type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. This is why Alzheimer’s researchers are so interested in the prognosis of diabetes \u2014 as well as available treatment methods.<\/p>\n In December 2017, professors from the United States and Japan won an award for their research regarding type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s. They were announced as the winners of the 2018 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, based on their research on the unfolded protein response.<\/p>\n Their finding has helped scientists and researchers learn more not only about type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s, but also cancer. In Alzheimer’s, when there are too many unfolded proteins in the brain, cell death occurs. Over time, this results in memory loss.<\/p>\n As stated<\/a> by the Chancellor of UC San Francisco, \u00abThis is an example of how decoding the basic principles of life can fundamentally improve our understanding of human health.\u00bb<\/p>\n Within another key\u00a0study<\/a>, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia<\/em>, it was found that high concentrations of glucose in brain tissue can result from abnormal glucose metabolism. As expressed<\/a> by the director of behavioral neurology at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg, \u00abThe same things that are bad for the heart are bad for the brain.\u00bb<\/p>\n This is why preventative measures are so imperative. Once there is damage to the brain, it is much harder to gain back function.<\/p>\n Alzheimer’s is often referred to as ‘type 3 diabetes’ \u2014 based on chronic insulin resistance in the brain. The link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s continues to grow stronger. Considering more than 1 out of 3 American adults is living with prediabetes, increased awareness is critical.<\/p>\n In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, 90 percent of those with prediabetes, do not know that they are living with higher than normal blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n The good news?<\/p>\n Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable.<\/p>\n As stated by<\/a> Harvard School of Public Health, approximately 9 out of 10 cases is avoidable. By addressing one’s weight, level of physical activity, diet, and smoking habits, this life-changing disease could be prevented.<\/p>\n When it comes to the onset of diabetes, although your genes can influence your risk, they tend to take a back seat in comparison to lifestyle and behavioral factors. 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Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Research<\/h1>\n
Reducing Your Risk of Alzheimer’s By Preventing Type 2 Diabetes<\/h1>\n
Tips to Reduce Your Risk<\/h1>\n
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