Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with condition

Summary

A study using UK Biobank data found that people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes face significantly higher risks of liver and pancreatic cancers.

Women had nearly double the risk of pancreatic cancer and almost five times the risk of liver cancer, while men faced a 74% increase in pancreatic cancer and nearly four times the risk of liver cancer.

Bowel cancer risk also rose modestly.

Researchers attribute the link to high insulin levels, high blood glucose, and chronic inflammation. Experts emphasize lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risks.