Alzheimer's Disease Linked to Diabetes

" The evidence linking type two diabetes -- the risk for alzheimer's. Has been growing for years. And today's study makes the case even stronger pro eleven years Japanese researchers followed more than a thousand people age sixty and older. Those who have diabetes at the outset. Where 35%. More likely to develop alzheimer's. Those with the most severe diabetes had more than triple the risk. The Alzheimer's Association already estimates that by mid century sixteen million Americans could have the disease that robs people of their memory. The fact that type two diabetes is increasing in some respect to -- and dozens. Would only make those numbers bigger why the link between two of America's biggest health problems this is the alzheimer's. Scientists don't have all the answers but doctor Sam Gandy and his team and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Recently discovered one piece of the puzzle. There are some proteins and genes. And controlled by canceling that also control the buildup of the material on the brain causes alzheimer's disease here's the device last week -- that -- Delivered directly to the brain with a special in relation to race. Might be a treatment for -- some numbers hold -- up to your nostrils but it will take years for large studies to prove -- or any other treat -- affect. Meanwhile type two diabetes already affects 25 million Americans. And ways to reduce the risk are all too familiar. Diet and exercise. Studies show that alzheimer's is one of the most feared diseases second only to cancer get your. Know many public health experts hope evidence linking diabetes to alzheimer's. Or persuade many people were considering lifestyle change. Actually make. Robert Bazell NBC news New York."