Dementia, Alzheimers and Memory Decline Risk Factors
Insulin resistance (disturbances in how your body manages energy - your metabolism) is a known and significant risk factor in memory decline, and dementia is sometimes referred to as diabetes ‘type 3’.
Whilst it’s a risk factor, not everyone with insulin resistance will be at risk. Likewise, dementia can have many factors and so this may not be relevant for your case
It’s a cheap and easy test to carry out
Cardiovascular risks or disease can signpost a potential problem with insulin resistance.
(Note that we don’t sell this test to the public - this is for information purposes only).
Dementia, Alzheimers and Memory Decline Risk Factors
Insulin resistance (disturbances in how your body manages energy - your metabolism) is a known and significant risk factor in memory decline, and dementia is sometimes referred to as diabetes ‘type 3’.
Whilst it’s a risk factor, not everyone with insulin resistance will be at risk. Likewise, dementia can have many factors and so this may not be relevant for your case
It’s a cheap and easy test to carry out
Cardiovascular risks or disease can signpost a potential problem with insulin resistance.
(Note that we don’t sell this test to the public - this is for information purposes only).