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Type 2 diabetes linked to rising cancer cases worldwide, studies suggest

Diabetes and cancer are two of the four major non-communicable illnesses identified by WHO, with overlapping risk elements and biological factors. Research shows that type 2 diabetes elevates the risk of cancers like breast, colorectal, endometrial, liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic. Genetics, chronic inflammation, hyperinsulinaemia, and persistent hyperglycaemia result in tumour development, starting even in prediabetes.

27 Nov 2025 10:51 pm