Diabetes Ages Your Brain 5 Years Faster Than Normal

There is an epidemic of diabetes in the United States. Nearly 80 million people, or one in four, have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes among children and teens has also skyrocketed.

Diabetes Linked to Faster Decline in Memory:

One of many debilitating health problems associated with type 2 diabetes is a higher risk for dementia. According to one recent study, diabetes ages your brain about five years faster than normal.
People who are diagnosed with diabetes in their 50s are at a significantly heightened risk for mental decline by the time they are 70.
Previous research has also shown that type 2 diabetics lose more brain volume with age than expected, particularly gray matter. This kind of brain atrophy is a contributing factor for dementia.

Lifestyle Changes Can Be Effective for Preventing Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes:

1. Swap out processed foods, all forms of sugar, particularly fructose as well as all grains, for whole, fresh food.
2. Consume a low-to-moderate amount of high-quality protein.
3. Eat a good amount of high-quality, healthy fat.
4. Improve your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
5. Eat as many non-starchy vegetables as you want.
6. Exercise regularly and intensely.
7. Maintain optimal vitamin D levels.
8. Get adequate high-quality sleep every night.
9. Maintain a healthy body weight.
10. Incorporate intermittent fasting.
11. Optimize your gut health.

Before going on a program like this, you should consult a physician.

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