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Type 2 Diabetes Raises the Risk of Parkinson's Disease »

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A shocking discovery is just coming out linking Type 2 Diabetes to Parkinson's Disease. There are nearly 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, according to the National Parkinsons Foundation, which is a disease affecting brain cells and neurons causing reduced levels of dopamine.

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  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)kensav
    kensav
    April 29, 2007, 5:22 p.m.

    Do you know of any other celebrities with diabetes and parkinson's disease?

    • Avg rating: (+0/-14 -14)dadblogger
      dadblogger
      April 30, 2007, 11:48 a.m.

      Diabetes is also linked to RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome), which is not surprising since many RLS sufferers take medication that also treats Parkinsons (e.g. Requip and Sinemet).

      • Avg rating: (+0/-11 -11)kensav
        kensav
        April 30, 2007, 6:10 p.m.

        wow didn't know that.

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