TYPE 3 DIABETES

TYPE 3 DIABETES

What is Type 3 Diabetes ?

Most of us are familiar with the two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.

Type 1 is primarily autoimmune; the autoantibodies (antibodies produced against your own cells) destroy most of the beta cells that produce insulin, so people with type 1 require insulin shots, although some people with type 1 have some insulin resistance and can be helped with type 2 drugs in addition to insulin.

Type 2 is caused by insulin resistance (by definition), although some people with type 2 have small amounts of autoantibodies, and many people with type 2 take insulin shots, especially after many years with the disease.

Type 3 diabetes occurs when neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe insulin deficiency is central to the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Researchers have discovered that many type 2 diabetics have deposits of a protein called amyloid beta in their pancreas which is similar to the protein deposits found in the brain tissue of Alzheimer's sufferers.

People that have insulin resistance, in particular those with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of suffering from Alzheimer's disease estimated to be between 50% and 65% higher.

People with Alzheimer's disease have insulin resistance of the brain, which is why this disease is now referred to as type 3 diabetes. Alzheimer's disease causes the brain to malfunction because the neurons in different parts of the brain slowly deteriorate. In Alzheimer’s, clumps of protein called beta-amyloid plaques form between the brain cells and may block communication.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease. People who have this condition gradually lose memory and mental focus. They may have emotional and behavioral changes that put a great load on their families.

The course of Alzheimer’s disease varies dramatically. Some people become severely disabled and die from it. Others may experience only a mild slowing of brain function.

Symptoms of Type 3 diabetes:

The person in the early stages of Type 3, or at risk for it, may or may not have elevated blood sugar on a 

lab test. But they may have these following symptoms:

• Memory loss that disrupts daily life: Forgetting recently learned information, or important dates or events. People may ask for the same information over and over; or may start writing down things they used to remember easily.
• Challenges in planning and problem solving. People may do things slower. 
• People may become confused about dates, places, or names.
• They may have visual problems, which are often first seen in driving.
• They may forget words or lose their train of thought in the middle of a conversation, even in the middle of a sentence.
• They may start losing things, or they may withdraw from work or social activities.
• Their moods or personalities may seem to change.
• Memory loss that affects daily living and social interactions
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks
• Misplacing things often
• Decreased ability to make judgement based on information
• Sudden changes in personality or demeanor
• a family history of diabetes
• high blood pressure
• being overweight or obese
• certain chronic health conditions, such as depression and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Diagnosis of type 3 diabetes :

There’s no specific test for Alzheimer’s or type 3 diabetes. Your doctor will ask several questions about your family history and your symptoms. Brain imaging, like MRIs and CT scans, can give your doctor a picture of how your brain is working. Cerebrospinal fluid tests can also look for indicators of Alzheimer’s.

If you have the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s and haven’t been diagnosed with either one, you may be sent for a fasting blood sugar test and a glycated hemoglobin test.

If you do have type 2 diabetes, it’s essential that you begin treatment for it. Treating type 2 diabetes could minimize damage to your brain and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Outlook for type 3 diabetes:

Any of these changes can come with normal aging, or with other health problems, or with drug or alcohol use. Some people have such problems all their lives. No one symptom proves you have Alzheimer’s disease, Type 3 diabetes, or any kind of dementia. But if you or a loved one do seem to have such symptoms, get a checkup that includes looking at your blood sugar and insulin function.

It all sounds terribly scary, but there are many ways to prevent or improve Type 3 diabetes.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

Treatment for type 3 diabetes:

There are specific treatment options for people who have type 2 diabetes as well as Alzheimer’s. Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, may be a big part of your treatment.

Losing 5–7 percent of your body mass can help stop organ damage caused by high blood sugar. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables can also improve symptoms. If you smoke, you’ll be advised to quit smoking.

If you have both type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s, treatment for your type 2 diabetes is important to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s. Metformin is an anti-diabetes drug that may also help treat symptoms of dementia.

Prescription medications are available to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne), and rivastigmine (Exelon) can be prescribed to improve the way that your body’s cells communicate with one another. Memantine (Namenda) may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Other symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia, like mood swings and depression, may be treated with psychotropic drugs. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications are part of treatment in some cases.

Type 3 diabetes is a way of describing Alzheimer’s that’s caused by insulin resistance. So your outlook will vary according to several factors, including your diabetes treatment.

If you can treat your diabetes with diet, exercise, and medication, you may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Your outlook will also vary according to how soon your symptoms were discovered, and what your doctor thinks about your specific case. The sooner treatment begins, the better your outlook will be.

The average life expectancy for a person with Alzheimer’s is 8 to 10 years from the time that they’re diagnosed. But some people with Alzheimer’s can live as many as 20 years post-diagnosis.

GUIDELINES:

If we concentrate on healthy fats from coconut oil and olive oil and base our diet around dairy, fish, meat, and low sugar fruits and vegetables, then we will significantly limit our blood glucose levels, and the body will start to produce ketones

• Exercise Regularly. Exercise four times per week for 30 minutes per day.
• Diabetes medications might help.
• Maintain Tight Blood Sugar Control
• Manage your body weight
• Food plays a significant role.- Eat healthy. Eat healthy foods rich in protein and high in fiber.
• Super foods and supplements may also have a place.
•  Keep your body active. 
• Keep your mind active
• Control stress levels
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night
•  Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Stop smoking.
• Get more social contact