Currently, both diabetes and cancer are very common diseases. The incidence rate of tumors among diabetic patients can be as high as 28.35%, which is much higher than the highest incidence rate of 1.16% in the general population of all ages. Why is the incidence of malignant tumors among diabetic patients so high? What is the relationship between diabetes and cancer? What should diabetic patients pay attention to in their lives to avoid the risks of diabetes and cancer? Let’s talk about it in detail.
First, let’s talk about the correlation between diabetes and cancer.
Our current academic community has only observed that the incidence of malignant tumors in patients with diabetes is higher than that of ordinary people, but it is currently unable to confirm whether the disease itself is directly related to cancer. Currently, we consider that the reasons for the increased tumor risk in patients with diabetes may be related to insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, growth factors, obesity, hyperglycemia, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress. At the same time, unbalanced eating is also a factor that gradually leads to a decrease in resistance.
What aspects of lifestyle can we pay attention to to reduce the risk of cancer for people with diabetes?
Secondly, we suspect that so many factors contribute to the correlation between diabetes and cancer, so what aspects of our lifestyle can we pay attention to to reduce the risks related to diabetes and cancer?
1. Control your carbohydrate intake
Lowering your carbohydrate intake not only lowers blood sugar, it can also help lower blood pressure. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay attention to low salt and low fat, eat a light diet, consume more dietary fiber, and avoid drinking alcohol.
Patients with diabetic nephropathy should pay attention to protein intake mainly from high-quality animal protein, which should be limited to less than 0.8g/kg body weight per day; choose staple foods with high calories and low protein content, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, etc.; choose low-potassium, Foods high in calcium.
Patients with retinopathy should avoid spicy foods, such as chili peppers, raw onions, and raw garlic.
2. Regular and reasonable exercise
Regular and reasonable exercise can help you improve insulin sensitivity and skeletal muscle function; improve fat and protein metabolism; prevent and treat diabetic complications; and improve your mental state. The exercise method should be based on each person's health level and usual exercise habits. The most effective aerobic exercise is to use large muscle groups to complete continuous or intermittent exercise.
