What is the connection between Alzheimer's and diabetes?

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Inflammation, Defective Insulin Signaling, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction as Common Molecular Denominators Connecting Type 2 Diabetes to Alzheimer Disease

There is a strong link between Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer’s.  The common thread: inflammation.  Balancing our blood sugar by eating regular healthy meals and avoiding sugary food and drinks is critical for avoiding metabolic disease and declining brain function.

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