Cardiovascular Prevention and Pharmacotherapy

Review Article

Diabetes mellitus and cancer: Jae Won Hong; Cardiovasc Prev Pharmacother. 2023;5(3):69-73. Published online July 27, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.36011/cpp.2023.5.e9

Abstract PDF: 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.

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