“Why are there so many people with pre-diabetes?” Why does it increase the risk of pancreatic cancer?

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The prevalence of diabetes in pancreatic cancer patients is more than three times that of the general population.

Posted 2024.04.08 14:40 Posted 2024.04.08 14:40 Modified 2024.04.08 14:47 Views 581 Even if you are in the pre-diabetes stage, you must manage your lifestyle habits to prevent it from progressing to diabetes. Reducing excessive intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, simple sugars, and salt, and especially reducing carbohydrates to consume 55-65% of total energy, helps improve blood sugar. [사진=클립아트코리아]

According to data released by the Korean Diabetes Association, as of 2020, there are 6.05 million people aged 30 or older with diabetes. It is estimated that there are 14.97 million people in the pre-diabetes stage, so the ‘diabetes crisis’ is becoming a reality. That’s a huge number. In the first stage, if you start thoroughly managing your blood sugar, it will not progress to diabetes, but it is a close call. Let’s take a look again at why diabetes is dangerous and its relationship with pancreatic cancer.

The prevalence of diabetes in pancreatic cancer patients is more than three times that of the general population… Sudden diabetes with no family history?

If diabetes is not managed well, it can cause various systemic complications, including in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, brain, and peripheral blood vessels. In particular, many doctors are paying attention to the relationship with pancreatic cancer. The prevalence of diabetes among pancreatic cancer patients in Korea is 28-30%, which is more than three times that of the general population (7-9%). If you have type 2 diabetes, your risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases by 1.8 times. The National Cancer Information Center recommends that people who have suffered from diabetes for a long time or who are suddenly diagnosed with diabetes without a family history should first get tested for pancreatic cancer.

Diabetes causes pancreatic cancer vs Pancreatic cancer causes diabetes

Diabetes can cause pancreatic cancer, but conversely, endocrine dysfunction caused by pancreatic cancer can cause diabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, as studies have shown that the incidence of pancreatic cancer increases in those suffering from diabetes for more than 5 years. On the other hand, diabetes often develops about two years before pancreatic cancer is diagnosed, and when pancreatic cancer cells are removed through surgery, diabetes can improve within three months, supporting the view that pancreatic cancer causes diabetes. Since neither claim can be ignored, it is necessary to keep an eye on the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

Diet also influences the development of pancreatic cancer… Similar to the process of developing diabetes

Recently, many research results have emerged showing that eating habits affect the development of pancreatic cancer. In several epidemiological studies, obesity caused by excessive intake of meat, fat, or carbohydrates, excessive calorie intake, and lack of exercise has been pointed out as a risk factor. Diabetes also goes through a similar process. Since the causes of the disease are similar, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer is highlighted. The biggest risk factor for pancreatic cancer is smoking, and chronic pancreatitis and family history also play a role.

Dietary habits are important for diabetic patients and all stages… “Carbohydrates and simple sugars must be carefully controlled”

According to the National Cancer Information Center, it is a clear fact that diabetes increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Diabetic patients must receive consistent treatment and strictly follow their diet. Even if you are in the pre-diabetes stage, you must manage your lifestyle habits to prevent it from progressing to diabetes. Reducing excessive intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, simple sugars, and salt, and especially reducing carbohydrates to consume 55-65% of total energy, helps improve blood sugar. It is a good idea to eat plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and seaweed that are high in dietary fiber, which helps control blood sugar levels.

Diabetes is by no means a light disease. It is a dangerous ‘underlying disease’ that was often heard during the past COVID-19 epidemic. During large-scale infectious disease outbreaks, hospitalization and mortality rates increase. If you take good care of your health throughout your life, you can enjoy a healthy lifespan, but if you are negligent in taking care of it, complications can occur throughout your body. If you have been sitting for a long time, get up and move your body right now.

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