Prediabetes
Associated With Increase in Cancer Risk
Prediabetes — even at lower levels of impaired
fasting glucose (IFG) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) —
is associated with a significant increase in cancer risk that is independent of
the effects of obesity, according to the results of a large new meta-analysis.
It was found that prediabetes was associated
with a 15% increased risk for cancer overall, based on data derived from 16
prospective cohort studies, with differing risks depending on the type of
cancer. The risk was particularly increased for liver cancer and stomach or
colorectal cancer.
reasons for the association between
prediabetes and increased cancer risk, Dr. Huang from First People's Hospital of Shunde ,
Foshan , China
What is Oxidative stress? Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between free radicals
and a person’s biological ability to detoxify the free radicals or to repair
the resulting damage. Disturbances in the normal redox state of cells can cause toxic effects
through the production of peroxides and free radicals that damage the cell proteins, lipids, and DNA. Thus, oxidative
stress can cause disruptions in normal cellular
communication. In humans,
oxidative stress is thought to be involved in the development of cancer.
Increased insulin resistance of prediabetes
increases insulin secretion, and increased
insulin levels may promote the growth of cancer cells. Certain genetic
mutations may also predispose individuals with prediabetes to an elevated
cancer risk.
So How does
one prevent prediabetes?
1.
Exercise
2.
Nutrition with low glycemic index foods as well as diet
high in fiber.
3.
Including foods with Omega 3 fatty acids in your daily food intake.
O3 F.A. are found in foods such as
nuts, avocados, olive oil, berries.
4.
Reduce stress.
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that others envy’.
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