[tiffanyh]

> One area I'm particularly interested in is the correlation to diabetes.

Sugar.

I think the correlation is more so to sugar.

I too had a loved one with Alzheimer’s, and there was definitely strong reason to believe sugar was a contributing factor.

[LinuxBender]

I think the correlation is more so to sugar.

I believe there are quite a few scientists that agree with you. Some are trying to rename Alzheimer's to Type-3 diabetes. There are some articles sprinkled throughout nih.gov PubMed on this topic.

[stevenwoo]

It may be the stuff we eat that raises blood sugar levels, which can be simple carbs as well. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-017-4541-7

[simmerup]

The excess of sugar in our diets and the inflammation it can cause is linked to so many diseases. I'm not surprised to hear Alzheimers is one of them.

[cactusplant7374]

I consume a lot of sugar. I’m not diabetic or pre diabetic. I would suspect underlying inflammation leads to some nasty effects. The same for heart disease.

[6nf]

Why do you consume a lot of sugar?

[cactusplant7374]

I like candy. I eat 500 to 1000 calories a day usually. I have a pretty demanding workout routine and that helps absorb the energy.

In the past I have eaten a fruitarian diet to fuel my workouts. And sometimes I consumed pure sugar.

[angrais]

I'm confused. Do you eat 500-1k calories of sugar a day or calories overall?

[cactusplant7374]

Sugar. Overall I do 2500-3500.

[tejtm]

evolved preference v.s. targeted marketing v.s. agribusiness subsidies

... just kidding they all work together

[cactusplant7374]

I think I like the buzz. I go hard on hot sauce too. The endorphin rush from hot sauce is amazing. I bring a fresh bottle with me every time I go to a new restaurant. Sometimes when I leave it’s empty.

[simmerup]

Are you balding?

[cactusplant7374]

No.

[simmerup]

Thanks

[AlecSchueler]

What was the strong reason?