Incidence and disease course of new-onset diabetes mellitus in breast and colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A prospective multicenter cohort study

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and cancer share common risk factors such as obesity and insulin resistance [1, 2]. In a meta-analysis of 20 controlled trials and prospective cohort studies, the risks of breast cancer and colorectal cancer were approximately 20% higher in patients with DM than in normoglycemic patients [3]. Although it is known that hyperglycemia stimulates cancer growth, the exact mechanism has not been well elucidated yet [1].

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - March 12, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Eun Kyung Lee, Bokyung Koo, Yul Hwangbo, You Jin Lee, Ji Yeon Baek, Yong Jun Cha, Sun Young Kim, Sung Hoon Sim, Keun Seok Lee, In Hae Park, Hyewon Lee, Jungnam Joo, Sujeong Go, Seung Chul Heo, Min Kyong Moon Source Type: research