Alzheimer's Disease could be a third form of Diabetes!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090202174818.htm

Alzheimer disease is a disease in which the toxic proteins called ADDL(amyloid beta derived diffusible ligands) bind to neurons and interfere with synapses in the brain that control memory. The buildup of these proteins cause more and more memory loss. It has been discovered that when these proteins bind to cells they make the cell more insulin resistant. But when these cells are treated with proper amounts of insulin they make the cell more resistant to ADDL. So this means by perhaps injecting more insulin to those that are affected with this disease could possibly alleviate symptoms or keep it from ever occurring. Pretty interesting.

Here is a great video that talks about this new finding!