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>"We used to think there were two types of diabetes" We still do. Honestly what a ridiculous way to introduce the article. Like there's already widespread con

• vixen99 14y ago
  And who is the grand 'We'? Seems to me that you, along with some others, are getting a tad overheated. He goes on to say "The idea that Alzheimer’s might be Type 3 diabetes has been around since 2005, but the connection between poor diet and Alzheimer’s is becoming more convincing". A perfectly reasonable statement. This is a short opinion piece which will alert those interested to look further. If this is not to your liking then check out this one: http://www.monbiot.com/2012/09/10/the-mind-thieves/ http://www.monbiot.com/2012/09/10/the-mind-thieves/ which has plenty of references. May be right, may be wrong but it's an interesting idea.
• trentlott 14y ago
  It's a blog post, not a paper.
• crisnoble 14y ago
  Not to mention the problems with the rest of that paragraph: >"the type you’re born with (Type 1) and the type you “get.” That’s called Type 2, and was called “adult onset” until it started ravaging kids. Type 2 is brought about by a combination of factors, including overeating, American-style." I have Type 1 Diabetes and I "got" it when I was 19. Type 1 means your pancreas has zero capability of producing insulin, Type 2 means your pancreas has reduced ability to regulate or has reduced insulin production capabilities. Maybe he could have said Type 1 is a genetic disorder and Type 2 is generally brought on due to environment or lifestyle.