Diabetes & Cancer

Diabetes and cancer have a huge influence on health around the world. According to epidemiologic studies, diabetes puts people at a much greater risk of developing a variety of cancers.

“People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop pancreatic and liver cancers. They are also likely to develop gallbladder, kidney, urinary bladder, colon and rectal cancers.” — Dr. Ashwini Ghaisas, Director-Applications, Datar Cancer Genetics

Shared Risk Factors of Diabetes and Cancer

Diabetes and cancer may be linked in part because the two diseases share risk factors. It includes ageing, obesity, nutrition, and physical inactivity.

• Sex:?While certain cancers are sex-specific (e.g., cervical, uterine, testicular, prostate) or nearly so (breast), males are more likely to develop cancer overall. As per a study, men have a slightly higher age-adjusted diabetes risk than women.?
• Age:?Risk of some cancers peaks in infancy or young adulthood. However, most conditions become more common as people get older.
• Physical activity:?The body can become a storehouse of diseases if it’s not active and physically healthy. Hence, in order to prevent yourself from various complications, you should stay active. You can include workouts and yoga in your daily routine.

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