Research Suggests That Diabetes May Be An Early Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer
New research suggests that diabetes could be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer. This could be a breakthrough for pancreatic cancer diagnosis as this cancer is often diagnosed late due to a lack of symptoms. The study found that about 50 percent of the people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and given medication were then diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year later.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 53,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. This study is said to reinforce an already-established association between type 2 diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
"..the relationship between the two conditions is complex."
Alice Koechlin from the International Prevention Research Institute in Lyon, France told the European Cancer Congress, where the research was presented, that the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer is complex.
The presented study included 368,377 people with type 2 diabetes in Belgium and another 456,311 in Italy. The patients were followed for a five-year period, with 885 and 1,872 being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (respectively) during that time. This equates to a 3.5x higher rate of pancreatic cancer for type 2 diabetics than with a control population. Usually within months of diagnosis.
The research did not discount the possibility that the hormonal treatment used to treat type 2 diabetes could be a part of the problem. They did, however, find that the risk of pancreatic cancer decreased over time, including in those patients taking non-incretin diabetes treatments.
Source: WebMD.com
More Articles
With its slightly nutty flavor, chewy texture, and nutritional punch farro is an ancient whole grain worth a place in our pantry.
Farro...
Having diabetes is cause for concern, however it doesn’t mean that you need to eliminate all of your favorite foods from your diet completely....
With diabetes becoming more of an epidemic each and every day, being knowledgeable about the disease, its effects on the body as well as ways to...
If you’re a diabetic or live with one, it can be tough trying to figure out the best foods to eat because your priority is to control your blood...
In this post, I will show you the 10 best ice creams for diabetics.
When you think of sweetened foods that a diabetic shouldn’t consume,...
More Articles
If you’re living with diabetes, snacking is a necessity because going for more than 3-4 hours without eating can be detrimental to your health....
For diabetics, choosing healthy snacks can be a daunting task.
A good rule of thumb is to pick out snacks that are rich in protein, fiber,...
According to information available through the National Institutes of Health, there’s an estimated 462 million people in the world who are...
Eleven Clinical Studies
After eleven clinical studies and 300,000 participants, researcher Vasanti Malik and her team of researchers...
Diabetic women often have a harder time losing weight than non-diabetic women. A study funded by Jenny Craig proved that diabetic women have an...
Many recent studies have proved that magnesium levels are lower in patients with diabetes than in non-diabetics. This magnesium...
Fluid retention, also known as edema, is a problem that affects many diabetics, especially those with type 2 diabetes...
Some of us might be thrilled if we could manage our blood sugar by sitting in a hot tub or sauna, instead of working up a sweat biking, or using...
Cooking and baking with the ancient cereal grain sorghum has health benefits for people with diabetes, and those with weight control issues....
When it comes to certain foods, there are always questions as to whether or not a diabetic can have them without...
Matcha tea is a rich, creamy, full-bodied beverage with amazing nutritional properties that address several diabetes health concerns.
The...
Salads are good example of foods that type 2 diabetics can enjoy with relatively low guilt. With the right greens and other elements added, salad...
Remaining gainfully employed is important to many people. Those who live with any form of diabetes may find that some lines of work are more...
Learning that you have diabetes does mean making some lifestyle changes. One of the areas that needs attention is your diet. Most people find that...
One of the more challenging aspects of life as a type 2 diabetic is managing your diet. There’s often the temptation to avoid certain foods...