Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes in DS
New Insights: Down Syndrome and Metabolic Health
While research shows that people with Down Syndrome are up to four times more likely to develop conditions like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity, there’s good news: lifestyle choices matter. With a whole-food, low sugar diet, we can significantly reduce risk—even when genetics may seem against us. In a country like New Zealand, where diabetes is expected to rise 90% in the next 20 years, this knowledge is empowering. Here is the research