A cheap pill taken by millions of diabetics could possibly halve their risk of Alzheimer’s, according to new research.
Actos, known medically as pioglitazone, slows mental decline, thus slashing rates of the memory-robbing illness. The tablets, costing about 30p each, could potentially be a game changer – they help control blood sugar levels by boosting the hormone insulin.
Type 2 diabetes, the form caused by unhealthy lifestyles, affects 4.5 million people in the UK. They are twice as prone to dementia, while both conditions are linked to poor circulation.
