Abstract:Diabetes and cancer are among the most frequently cited causes of disability worldwide. The pathomechanism of glycemia disorders and carcinogenesis have common features that drive each other. Diabetes is estimated to be present in 8-18% of cancer patients. Hyperglycemia and its consequences are associated with an increased risk of cancer development, disease progression, and an increased risk of death. Treatment of glucose metabolism disorders requires an individual approach regarding nutrition and lifestyle.
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