12/17/2025
Some researchers refer to Alzheimer’s disease as “type III diabetes” due to its strong links to impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in the brain. Reduced brain glucose utilization is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s and contributes to amyloid and tau pathology. Supporting healthy energy metabolism—through reduced added sugars, regular physical activity, visceral fat reduction, and adequate sleep—may help protect long-term brain health.