Cardiovasc Prev Pharmacother.  2023 Jul;5(3):69-73. 10.36011/cpp.2023.5.e9.

Diabetes mellitus and cancer

• Hong JW

• KMID: 2544629
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.36011/cpp.2023.5.e9

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus and cancer are the most common life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Previous epidemiological studies have suggested a strong association between diabetes mellitus and an increased risk of cancer. Potential biological mechanisms underlying this relationship include obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress. The most common diabetes-related cancers are pancreatic, hepatocellular, breast, endometrial, and colorectal cancer. Special attention should be paid to patients with diabetes through careful cancer screening and preventive anticancer strategies.

Keyword

Neoplasms; Diabetes mellitus; Diagnosis

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