Type 2 diabetes linked with an increased risk of dying from cancer

Research suggests that the risk of dying from any type of cancer is 18 per cent higher among people with type 2 diabetes, compared with the general population

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to die from any type of cancer than the general population, a study has suggested. While the reasons for this are unclear, it could be related to the prolonged raised blood sugar levels and inflammatory effects seen in type 2 diabetes.

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