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  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is linked to increased cancer incidence and mortality.
  • Common risk factors like obesity and smoking may exacerbate this risk.
  • Specific cancers, including liver, pancreas, breast, and gastrointestinal, show higher incidence in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the association between diabetes mellitus and cancer risk.
  • To explore potential biological mechanisms linking DM and cancer.
  • To emphasize the importance of cancer screening in diabetic populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating diabetes and cancer.
  • Analysis of common risk factors and biological pathways.
  • Evaluation of current cancer screening practices in DM patients.

Main Results:

  • DM is a risk factor for several cancers, with evidence of increased cancer mortality.
  • Mechanisms include hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation.
  • Cancer screening rates are lower in individuals with DM compared to the general population.

Conclusions:

  • All patients with DM should adhere to age- and sex-appropriate cancer screenings.
  • Cancer screening should be integrated into routine diabetes care assessments.
  • Further research is needed on anti-hyperglycemic medications and cancer risk.