Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
We need to stop treating Alzheimer’s and dementia like they’re completely disconnected from metabolic health.
Your brain is incredibly energy-demanding, and when insulin signaling and glucose metabolism become disrupted, the consequences can be significant. There’s a reason researchers have explored the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and brain insulin resistance, sometimes referring to it as “type 3 diabetes.”
This is why I keep coming back to the same message: metabolic health isn’t just about your weight or your blood sugar. It’s about protecting your brain, your energy, and your health for the long run.
We need to stop treating Alzheimer’s and dementia like they’re completely disconnected from metabolic health.
Your brain is incredibly energy-demanding, and when insulin signaling and glucose metabolism become disrupted, the consequences can be significant. There’s a reason researchers have explored the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and brain insulin resistance, sometimes referring to it as “type 3 diabetes.”
This is why I keep coming back to the same message: metabolic health isn’t just about your weight or your blood sugar. It’s about protecting your brain, your energy, and your health for the long run.
