What is the connection between diabetes and Parkinson's disease?

Dr. Robin Miller, MD

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Research is showing that there is a connection between diabetes and Parkinson's disease. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains the reason for this common connection.

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An estimated one million Americans today are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). According to the Parkinson's Foundation, it strikes more than 60,00...

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Parkinson's Disease Causes & Risk Factors

Experts do not know exactly what causes Parkinson's disease, but it's generally thought that the disease stems from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Some risk factors for Parkinson's disease include genetics, exposure to environmental toxins, a chemical imbalance in the body and inflammation of tissues in the nervous system.

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