Co–morbidity of Cancer for Diabetics Makes Treatment a Challenge

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Associating diabetic treatments and with risks for certain types of cancer is very recent, but what is bewildering is that it began ever since newer drugs/Insulin molecules have come in to the line of treatment. The question is can we attribute Metformin for lowering the risk? Active research is now on to see if metformin can actually be used to prevent or treat cancer.

Experts say that while deciding the line of treatment for diabetes, the risk of getting cancer should not be the major factor that swings it but it should be one of the conditions in mind especially if one has a high risk anyways. Surprisingly there has been no related research activity till recently but with all the new findings it definitely raises more questions and lays scope for additional research activity.

By: Vijayalakshmi Iyengar
Sr Dietitian NutritionVista.com

Reference:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/723640?sssdmh=dm1.622260&src=nldne&u ac=130222EN

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13 September, 2011 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

Good news for those who have phobia for needles, especially the young kids who are also found to be Type 2 diabetics. The new insulin-delivery systems have shown promising results and will hopefully enter the market soon. They include forms of insulin that can be inhaled like asthma medications, taken orally or administered via skin patches, eye drops or time released gels.
Insulin inhalers use rapid acting insulin and are the size of a flash light. The sprayed insulin is inhaled into the mouth and coats the mouth, throat and tongue which is quickly absorbed in the blood stream.

11 June, 2011 | marie-france | Reply

Bonjour. Je voudrais savoir comment gerer les maladies de mon mari. Il a le diabete type II et un cancer non a petites cellules du poumon. commment puis je combiner le Medrol avec le Glucovance??( car le medrol fait monter le taux de sucre)

30 June, 2010 | Suchitra | Reply

Do you think if a diabetic ensures that he has a good diet-High fiber adequate carbs, rich in phytonutrients etc as prescribed by a dietitian, follow doctors orders in terms of medication and exercise, they stand a better chance of avoiding cancer, or is it due to drug interactions?

25 June, 2010 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

I dont think this would apply to Gestational Diabetes. I would think a gynec would ask the lady to terminate her pregnancy, if she detects that the Pregnant gestational diabetic mother to be, is also suffering from Cancer, to save both the baby and the mother from further complications.

25 June, 2010 | Kanika Jain | Reply

According to studies, the association between diabetes and some cancers may be due in part to shared risk factors between the two diseases such as aging, obesity, diet, and physical inactivity. So, healthy and balanced diet, physical activity, and weight management that reduce the risk and improve outcomes of type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer should be promoted for all.

Regards,
Kanika Jain
Dietitian
NutritionVista

25 June, 2010 | Ambika, | Reply

Does this apply for someone who's had geatational diabetes? But now has everything back to normal post pregnancy.

25 June, 2010 | Sangeetha Narayana Swamy | Reply

Dear Ambika,

If you had Gestational Diabetes in your pregnancy and now the blood glucose levels are back to normal, then you should be more careful with regard to your Diabetes because more than 30% of women develop type II diabetes later in life.

Therefore consume a nutritious and well balanced diet, follow a regular exercise regimen, maintain a healthy weight so that you delay or prevent diabetes later in life. Also get a complete Diabetes Assessment and Cancer assessment done once a year so that you can rest assured if the results are normal.

Thank you for your query,

Regards,
Sangeetha Narayana Swamy,
Senior Dietitian,
NutritionVista.com

25 June, 2010 | Sunita, Ahmedabad | Reply

This is unfair - One more thing to worry about along with controlling my glucose (I am a Type 1)

25 June, 2010 | Sangeetha Narayana Swamy | Reply

Dear Sunita,

Obesity, smoking, improper diet and being sedentary are modifiable risk factors for both cancer and diabetes. Non-modifiable factors like age and heredity also have a important role to play.

Therefore maintaining a normal weight for your height, having excellent glucose control, HbA1C always between 5.5 to 6.2, consuming a diet rich in whole grains, good quality protein, vegetables, fruits, good and healthy fats help in control of sugars and also prevent cancer. Also make sure you are giving your body foods rich in antioxidants. Along with the above guidelines you should get a yearly complete health check done to clear all doubts about any prevailing disease.

Thanks for your query, Visit NutritionVista.com for more updated information on Cancer and Diabetes.

Regards,
Sangeetha Narayana Swamy,
Senior Dietitian,
NutritionVista.com

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