Does Diabetes Cause Alzheimer’s? How does diabetes cause Alzheimer's disease?   To understand how diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer’s, it helps to start by understanding both these health problems. Diabetes is basically a condition brought on by insulin insensitivity, I.e. when the body either produces less insulin or is unable to use the insulin produced by the pancreas to move glucose from the bloodstream into the muscle cells where they can be used to create energy. When sugar levels rise in the blood, it begins to damage the blood vessels and nerves, leading to problems in almost every organ. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that damages memory, the ability to reason, communicate, and carry out everyday activities. It can also lead to personality changes—anxiety, agitation, and delusions, being the common ones. Diabetes is also known to be the cause of other health problems, including: Cardiac problems Stroke Eye problems Kidney damage Diabetic neuropathy—caused by nerve damage—indicated by pain/burning sensations in your feet or hands Digestive problems Infertility—in both sexes Who is most at risk for Alzheimer's? Why is age a risk factor for Alzheimer's? Older populations are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. Industry statistics estimates show that one in eight people over 65 is at risk, while nearly half of all people over 85 already have it to some degree, or are suffering from other dementias. Conclusion Remember, even small changes can make a difference. So, if you’re suffering from diabetes. Start getting your blood sugar levels in the normal range today. With a proper diet-exercise-stress management routine, you can even completely reverse diabetes. Freedom from Diabetes regularly holds guided programs to help diabetics get free of the condition. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/does-diabetes-cause-alzheimers/2653 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube

Diabetic nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease): A serious complication of diabetes High blood sugar affects almost every organ in your body, but the kidneys are perhaps the most susceptible. The kidney has a delicate filtering system comprising many small blood vessel clusters. The function of these clusters is to filter waste from your body. If blood glucose is not managed, over time, it damages these blood vessels, negatively impacting their functioning and damaging the kidney. This in itself is bad; what’s worse is that it increases blood pressure too. High blood pressure, in turn, further increases pressure on the kidneys’ filtering system. If left unchecked, this will surely result in kidney failure. This is a life-threatening condition and dialysis or kidney transplant are the only treatment choices. However, this is not inevitable. Through a proper diet-nutrition-stress control routine, even very highly diabetic patients can bring their counts back to normal and save themselves from kidney damage.  Besides reversing diabetes, Freedom from Diabetes has many patients with kidney issues whose creatinine levels got under control and many who saved from going for dialysis. Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms Like diabetes itself, kidney disease caused by diabetes—or diabetic nephropathy, to give it its clinical name—is almost asymptomatic. As damage progresses, however, the following signs can be experienced: Erratic or hard-to-regulate BP Water retention (and swelling) in feet, hands, and around the eyes Increased frequency of urination Fatigue and lethargy Disorientation or difficulty in concentrating Shortness of breath Appetite loss Nausea, puking Itching If you experience any of the above or are suffering from diabetes, it is recommended that you have regular checks, with tests for kidney function, and consultations with your doctor. Complications resulting from diabetic nephropathy Over time, sufferers may experience a variety of problems from fluid retention to erectile dysfunction. If any of the below diabetic nephropathy symptoms are seen, it is critical to get immediate medical attention in order to avoid irreversible kidney damage. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/diabetic-nephropathy/2643 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube