{"id":1327,"date":"2018-06-01T08:37:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T08:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:21:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:51:55","slug":"diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-the-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-the-link\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the link between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-the-link\/#Diabetes_and_Pancreatic_Cancer-_Should_You_Avoid_Eating_Sugar\" title=\"Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer- Should You Avoid Eating Sugar?\">Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer- Should You Avoid Eating Sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-the-link\/#What_foods_may_help_control_diabetes\" title=\"What foods may help control diabetes?\">What foods may help control diabetes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-pancreatic-cancer-the-link\/#Some_superfoods_for_diabetes_are\" title=\"Some superfoods for diabetes are:\">Some superfoods for diabetes are:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Diabetes can lead to major health problems, such as \u00a0raised blood pressure, kidney disease and neuropathy. Diabetes can either be a risk factor or a symptom of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is more likely to occur in people who have long-standing diabetes than those who do not have diabetes. Therefore, diabetes and pancreatic cancer are intricately linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1327\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that onset of diabetes in people over age of 50 may be an early symptom of pancreatic cancer. A sudden change in the&nbsp;blood sugar levels&nbsp;of diabetics who previously had controlled diabetes may also be a sign of pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/NZEgEFfqRSTYQvgzpQ3Zgu8j6wrqh2e0pfWfUQsnMaKdVwIVVMb99lBA30G-CHltfzByz0g21fqYYnNyS8UgSKNr_CF-ZTA912rhjUYEs9iqP9q3NP07FC3pNasImOQPvo177LPX\" alt=\"Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer- Should You Avoid Eating Sugar?\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.ar7xns04ei\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Pancreatic_Cancer-_Should_You_Avoid_Eating_Sugar\"><\/span>Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer- Should You Avoid Eating Sugar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not necessarily unless as advised by your dietitian. Cutting all forms of sugar from your diet will not result in the death of cancer cells because cancer cells can\u2019t be starved.&nbsp;Glucose&nbsp;is the basic food source for our cells, including cancer cells. For persons with cancer, metabolic changes can cause the body to break down body fat to make energy for both cancer cells and healthy cells. &nbsp;It may be necessary to avoid foods that are high in simple sugars for individuals who experience problems with watery diarrhoea after eating such food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/UXhPf26-qLziZ8aEjAKxBA7a0T7usb2wl0xqkWjgy48DNTyQu9uowCWQmLcl_vB76LpiGZArl4K5j3UtDasaCJOoJlwXYqTom7bGiqFqETyh-5k-HekaRuEVe-ftsG3H0FKh2kg1\" alt=\"What foods may help control diabetes?\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.7koqxbrd7y5d\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_may_help_control_diabetes\"><\/span>What foods may help control diabetes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foods is divided into five main groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non starchy vegetables like broccoli, carrots, greens and tomatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starchy vegetables like green potatoes and corn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than half of your grains should be whole grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Including nuts and seeds like Sunflower and Pumpkin seeds are a healthy choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/best-calcium-rich-foods-for-diabetics\/\">Read More: Best Calcium Rich Food for Diabetics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.s7geci5gd6py\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_superfoods_for_diabetes_are\"><\/span>Some superfoods for diabetes are:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avocados:<\/strong>&nbsp;Avocados have healthy fat. Avocados have roughly about 20 types of vitamins and minerals. Consuming healthy fats keeps you full longer.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walnuts:<\/strong>&nbsp;Walnuts should be your supreme choice as it combines proteins, fiber and healthy fats. Switch your packet of wafers with this and reduce your risk of heart diseases and diabetes.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pumpkin Seeds:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pumpkin seeds are high in good fatty acid. Lack of magnesium leads to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is the leading cause of diabetes. Pumpkin seeds can be added to salads as dressing or just consumed as a handful.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chia Seeds:<\/strong>&nbsp;Chia seeds have been trending in general for people of all ages at the moment. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, fiber, iron and calcium. 1 ounce chia seeds = 10g fiber. &nbsp;You can sprinkle this on top of your salad or dessert and achieve that extra crunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ginger:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ginger is anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the risk of diabetes and long term complications. Ginger is known to reduce fasting blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. You can add ginger to your tea.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinnamon:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cinnamon helps lower blood sugar levels. You can add cinnamon to roasted carrots, or your sweet potatoes. You can even sprinkle some over your tea or milk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have pancreatic cancer and diabetes, consider consulting a registered dietitian\/ doctor who can understand both these conditions. Follow all the recommendations given by your health coach in order to manage your diabetic condition in the best possible manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,7,8,15],"class_list":["post-1327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1327"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19215,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1327\/revisions\/19215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}