Accumulating evidence suggests a strong connection between blood sugar levels and Alzheimer’s disease. It stands to reason that most of us should, at the minimum, eat well enough to keep our blood sugar levels as steady as possible and to follow any other advice our physicians may give us to help prevent diabetes.

Considering that diabetes itself is difficult enough to manage, perhaps the fear that  high blood sugar levels may heighten one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s could give people the extra push they need to better manage their diet and enhance their chances of avoiding both diseases.

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Sources:

HealthDay. (2013, May 8) High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk: Study. Retrieved from http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/05/08/high-blood-sugar-may-add-to-alzheimers-risk-study

Marcus, B. (2010, July 14) Insulin via nasal spray shows benefit in Alzheimer's patients. USA Today. Retrieved from http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-07-15-insulin15_ST_N.htm