TYPE 2 DIABETES AND BREAST CANCER

While the possible link is still far from fully understood, research suggests that adult females with type 2 diabetes, particularly those who are post-menopausal, may be at increased risk of breast cancer.

Doctors and scientists are unclear about how diabetes might lead to cancer, which is characterized by abnormal cell growth. But many in the medical community think insulin may influence the growth of cells.

The insulin and blood glucose imbalance called Insulin Resistance, which can underlie diabetes, could have a detrimental effect on the make-up of the body's cells. Persons with diabetes can, over time, develop Insulin Resistance, leading to higher levels of circulating insulin and blood sugar.

It is crucial to reverse Insulin Resistance with a balanced, nutritious diet and regular exercise leading to weight loss and increased insulin sensitivity, which enables more efficient management of diabetes and reduces the risk of complications.

Insulin Resistance can also cause hyperinsulinemia, which occurs when insulin progressively loses its effectiveness for clearing glucose from the blood stream. As a result, insulin and glucose rise to dangerous levels and begin to damage the arteries and vascular system. This process, in turn, may encourage cell breakdown leading to the development of tumors