Type 3 diabetes

Type 3 diabetes is a proposed term for Alzheimer's disease resulting in an insulin resistance in the brain. The categorization is not embraced by the medical community, though a limited number of published reviews have forwarded putative mechanisms linking Alzheimer's and insulin resistance. Vast amounts of research are needed before a responsible conclusion can be made. However, the term enjoys widespread popularity within alternative healthcare circles.

Other instances of the term:

1. Type 3c (Pancreatogenic) Diabetes is a form of diabetes that relates to the exocrine and digestive functions of the pancreas.