Why Alzheimer’s Is Being Called “Type 3 Diabetes”

There is growing research suggesting that Alzheimer’s disease is closely tied to insulin resistance in the brain.

📚 PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20079728/

This has led some researchers to refer to Alzheimer’s as:

👉 “Type 3 diabetes”

How Sugar Affects the Brain

When we consume excessive sugar:

• Blood glucose rises
• Insulin spikes
• Over time, insulin resistance develops

This doesn’t just affect the body—it affects the brain.

The Brain’s Energy Crisis

In insulin resistance:

• Brain cells struggle to use glucose efficiently
• Energy production decreases
• Neurons become more vulnerable

Inflammation and Neurodegeneration

High sugar intake contributes to:

• Chronic inflammation
• Oxidative stress
• Amyloid plaque formation

📚 Cleveland Clinic:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-sugar-bad-for-your-brain/

What Harvard Says

📚 Harvard Health:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/what-you-can-do-to-prevent-alzheimers

Functional Medicine Perspective

We focus on:

• Blood sugar control
• Insulin sensitivity
• Mitochondrial function
• Reducing inflammation

Final Thoughts

Your daily diet plays a powerful role in brain health.

And small changes today can have long-term impact on cognitive function.

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