Dr. Heather Sandison explains how blood sugar dysregulation fuels cognitive decline—and why Alzheimer’s is often called type 3 diabetes.

In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison joins Dr. Beverly Yates to explore the powerful connection between blood sugar dysregulation and cognitive decline. Dr. Sandison explains why Alzheimer’s is frequently referred to as type 3 diabetes, how insulin resistance starves the brain of energy, and why lifestyle-based interventions can slow, stop, and even reverse cognitive decline—especially when applied early.

Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind.

At Solcere, Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focus primarily on supporting patients looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline, and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body.

She was awarded a grant to study an individualized, integrative approach to reversing dementia and is a primary investigator on the ITHNCLR clinical trial.

At Marama, Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to support brain health best. She understands that changing your diet, adding nutrients, creating community, and optimizing a healing environment are all challenging even for those with full cognitive capacity. At Marama, she’s done the work for you. All you need to do is show up.