Correlation of Alzheimer's - Diabetes Exposed

A new study showing the correlation of insulin deficiency between patients with Alzheimer's and diabetes has been established giving a better understanding in treating old-aged individuals with the diseases.

With how diabetic patients are given treatment, there is a strong link that drugs used in diabetes can be as effective in administering them in patients with Alzheimer's. This was based on the recent reports provided by ScienCentral News. Neuroscientist Bill Klein of Northwestern University, along with his colleagues, said this discovery was a confirmation of what some of his students theorized in the past 30 years.

He even recalled challenging the concept that this can never happen since no studies have proved the link between the two diseases. However, initial findings were underway showing possible connection of these diseases. In-depth studies conducted by Wei-Qin Zhao, Klein's colleague, presented his findings that the brain reactions of Alzheimer's patients were also insulin-resistant as diabetics.

With this discovery by a very trusted and notable colleague, Klein made his studies and found this true and reliable. The presence of insulin receptors in the brain is necessary for better retention and understanding. The brain cells use insulin in the process of learning, remembering and memorizing. But in the case of diabetic and old people with Alzheimer's disease, their brain cells are insulin-resistant.

Although the brain perceives insulin, it is ineffective in use. Patients who are insulin-resistant usually suffer from memory loss and degeneration of brain cells that lead to forgetfulness and poor recognition. Klein's research was published in FASEB Journal using rat brain cell cultures based on their sensitivity to insulin receptors. With the brain receptors unable to detect the presence of insulin aggravate the condition of patients with Alzheimer's or diabetes.

With the correlation of both diseases in their resistance to insulin, Klein suggested to do the precautionary measures given to diabetics of losing weight and avoiding foods with sugar to patients with Alzheimer's.