Mind and Metabolism: Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. This type of phosphorylation of tau protein is linked to brain damage in diabetes and dementia
  2. 4. A protein formed in the brain that contributes to the formation of 'plaques' and 'tangles' in Alzheimer's
  3. 7. A common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes
  4. 8. Important lifestyle modification for diabetes and Alzheimer's prevention
  5. 11. This hormone plays an essential role in neuronal survival and brain function
  6. 13. This disease is known to be a major risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia
  7. 14. Type of sugar found in the bloodstream
Down
  1. 1. Barrier that regulates insulin entry into the brain
  2. 3. Elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream
  3. 5. First stage of Alzheimer's progression
  4. 6. The type of cells found in the pancreas that produce insulin
  5. 9. A crucial aspect of insulin action required for learning and memory
  6. 10. Insulin promotes the formation of these structural elements involved in neuronal connections
  7. 12. Shared risk factor for both Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes