Diabetes colon cancer?by Vera
Both of my parents are diabetics, and my blood sugar levels are good until now, but they oscillate. I am worried to get diabetes in future. I'm trying hard to stay away. Diabetic colon cancer by: Alba There is a increased interest recently regarding diabetes colon cancer. A recent meta-analysis (published at Gastroenterology) have shown that men are more predisposed than women in having colon cancer. However, in another study it has been shown that older women have more probabilities to develop colon cancer. Nevertheless, the question raised is: Why? Why diabetics have more chances to develop colon cancer? The answer is not ready yet; however, many factors are questioned: 1- insulin and insulin-like hormone, which induce "cancer" cells to multiply. 2- sugary foods intake. Women who used to eat high glycemic index foods showed higher chances to develop colon cancer in comparison to those who eat foods low in glycemic index. This might be because sugary foods increase blood sugar rapidly, while insulin is not working properly. Therefore, that will be a high blood sugar and insulin levels, which as mentioned above contribute to colon cancer. Furthermore, as sugar cannot be utilized by body cells, it is stored and circulate as fat, which can contribute to colon cancer. Once again, there is no exact theory to explain why colon cancer has more chances to develop in diabetics. 3- Diabetes drugs. Due to their side effects, diabetes drugs increase chances of colon cancer. What you should do - If you are: - older than 50 years old - have chronic diabetes (for many years) - taking diabetes drugs try to do regular check-ups: - Ultrasound - colonoscopy - check for breast cancer - check for liver cancer and Be in close contact with your doctor. Take good care of yourself. Why do diabetics fall into colon cancer? Is it because of medications or diet? How far can diabetics not to finish in colon cancer? Any preventive measures? I want to know everything related, thank you. |