The relationship between diabetes and cancer.(Cancer)

From: Journal of Diabetes Nursing | Date: July 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Introduction

The risk factors for type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, such as colorectal cancer--namely obesity, Western diet and a sedentary lifestyle--have long been recognised, if not exactly fully understood. More recent research has reported the link between hyperinsulinaemia, which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes, and cancer (Calle and Kaaks, 2004; Khaw et al, 2004). This article describes screening, treatment, outcomes and the relationship between diabetes and cancer risk.

Diabetes and cancer are among the most important diseases of modern times. Both of ...

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