{"id":4523,"date":"2020-02-03T19:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T19:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=4523"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:28:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:58:42","slug":"diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes and Cancer: Debunking the Myths"},"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-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#The_link_between_Diabetes_and_Cancer\" title=\"The link between Diabetes and Cancer\">The link between Diabetes and Cancer<\/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-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Diabetes_and_Cancer_Myths_vs_Facts\" title=\"Diabetes and Cancer: Myths vs. Facts\">Diabetes and Cancer: Myths vs. Facts<\/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-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Myth_1_Consumption_of_sugar_causes_cancer\" title=\"Myth 1: Consumption of sugar causes cancer\">Myth 1: Consumption of sugar causes cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Myth_2_Since_cancer_cells_grow_quickly_and_need_a_lot_of_energy_cutting_carbohydratessugar_stops_cancer\" title=\"Myth 2: Since cancer cells grow quickly and need a lot of energy, cutting carbohydrates\/sugar stops cancer.\">Myth 2: Since cancer cells grow quickly and need a lot of energy, cutting carbohydrates\/sugar stops cancer.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Myth_3_If_sugar_does_not_cause_cancer_we_dont_need_to_worry_about_it\" title=\"Myth 3: If sugar does not cause cancer, we don\u2019t need to worry about it\">Myth 3: If sugar does not cause cancer, we don\u2019t need to worry about it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Myth_4_Both_Type_1_and_Type_2_Diabetics_are_prone_to_cancer\" title=\"Myth 4: Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics are prone to cancer\">Myth 4: Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics are prone to cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/#Myth_5_If_youre_overweight_or_obese_type_2_diabetes_and_cancer_is_inevitable\" title=\"Myth 5: If you&#8217;re overweight or obese, type 2 diabetes and cancer is inevitable\">Myth 5: If you&#8217;re overweight or obese, type 2 diabetes and cancer is inevitable<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does prolonged sugar levels cause cancer? If one is diagnosed with cancer, does consuming sugar cause cancer cells to grow faster? Is there a link between diabetes and cancer? We are here to resolve your myths about diabetes and cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><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%2F4523\"><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><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">There has been a lot of confusion revolving around sugar. In fact, it has been made the villain of our diet; however, where does the consensus lie between diabetes and cancer? On this World Cancer Day, let us find out more about this relationship!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ii83u5M_BYSNNpMeQCRhr2YAmhIO28_dna1Nv0RBnvOl06CZwxGRCWerlKF_cU59cGqv4Iso-mlJ-ZQfNI-uanCyYHA7wxodsxJDTwWGGfDoUxipLuT39ATEdxG5_j9gqZhUq7he\" alt=\"The link between Diabetes and Cancer\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.n8e6d2lt4nt9\" class=\"c9 c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_link_between_Diabetes_and_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"c4 c13\">The link between Diabetes and Cancer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">One of the theories why a link between sugar and cancer is considered is because high levels of circulating insulin are known to promote the growth of tumors. In the cases of Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance leads to the body producing more than normal. Another reason for the link between cancer and diabetes is the ongoing unhealthy lifestyle led by people causing obesity, thereby increasing the risks of diabetes and cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">Although research has yet to prove a significant relation between sugar and cancer, the following types of cancers are known to be doubled due to Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">&#8211; Liver cancer<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">&#8211; Endometrial cancer<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">&#8211; Pancreatic cancer<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">While the link between diabetes and cancer is somewhat established, there are a lot of myths surrounding this relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.te7ilaa8dg43\" class=\"c5 c9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Cancer_Myths_vs_Facts\"><\/span><span class=\"c4 c13\">Diabetes and Cancer: Myths vs. Facts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">Now that we know there is an ambivalent relationship between diabetes and cancer, here are 5 myths that we debunk about sugar and cancer:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_296066060.jpg\" alt=\"Myth 1: Consumption of sugar causes cancer\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_296066060.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_296066060-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_296066060-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.z094k1s84omj\" class=\"c7 c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_1_Consumption_of_sugar_causes_cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"c0\">Myth 1: Consumption of sugar causes cancer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Fact<\/span><span class=\"c3\">: The idea that cancer cells feed on sugar has been around for a while. This is based on the fact that cells convert glucose into energy through glycolysis in the presence of oxygen. However, this is partially true. The current scientific paradigm considers cancer to be a genetic mutation. Although, recent studies have not been able to prove the relationship, an ambiguous relationship between the same has not been completely ruled out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WLOPdWiGhut-GRf5-niYBhXY3rJ22aajK_w0E5jH-ZtTIjGiN6CKRT7GbeBLIgMPHB5NDcglCymQc-Kk9AfnxbTnogcRLuJUmiywW_EkOucGPuZFqmPEJ7kk1Q_B6pa-8Mj1jHkh\" alt=\"cutting carbohydrates\/sugar stops cancer.\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.e1soytsqp29j\" class=\"c7 c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_2_Since_cancer_cells_grow_quickly_and_need_a_lot_of_energy_cutting_carbohydratessugar_stops_cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"c0\">Myth 2: Since cancer cells grow quickly and need a lot of energy, cutting carbohydrates\/sugar stops cancer.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Fact:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c3\">It\u2019s not that simple. Although cancer cells grow quickly and need a lot of energy during the process, cutting down glucose or carbohydrates alone cannot do any wonders. Cancer cells not just crave sugar but other nutrients such as amino acids and fats. One interesting fact about the same is the ways cancer cells make energy leading to new treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/r71Y0VWiQbwXtBF4QIJiK04iFkMeT5w5uaQJJZvm4iP7_M5mrHWtZU6ywGMbQ3CWJiKGo84mU5Kvk1hH60kJwRjGtiuBJOMaZ8Pdnp-z5hNPH72UH4uuKnwTqjApihI2K0BV0YHd\" alt=\"If sugar does not cause cancer, we don\u2019t need to worry about it\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.bwmll4d1dyxc\" class=\"c7 c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_3_If_sugar_does_not_cause_cancer_we_dont_need_to_worry_about_it\"><\/span><span class=\"c0\">Myth 3: If sugar does not cause cancer, we don\u2019t need to worry about it<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Fact<\/span><span class=\"c3\">: You must be wondering if sugar does not cause cancer or even cutting down sugar does not treat cancer, then why should one worry. This is because there is an indirect relationship between diabetes and cancer. Eating lots of sugar leads to obesity and obesity which has shown to increase the risk of cancer. In fact, amongst the risk factors of cancers, obesity is the single best preventable cause after smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/2QAx6hxVeSAtrJktrmpq60A0D5dCwakrewz06PIbcW6TsMtrcWD4rsowCRCR0XEFMbdDpjKR2V9FiAPPQMalD6tmnG4wIqaX9-wd3SsOSz6JHesgKY7RlPkDSJmdd0DWsm5UZEFg\" alt=\"Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics are prone to cancer\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.1w6ek2xj9kl2\" class=\"c14\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_4_Both_Type_1_and_Type_2_Diabetics_are_prone_to_cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"c2 c4\">Myth 4: Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics are prone to cancer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Fact<\/span><span class=\"c3\">: Both types of diabetes are linked to insulin, but the conditions are different and hence the risk of cancer differs. Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition where the body stops producing insulin. However, in the case of Type 2 diabetes, inactivity and obesity are the causes which makes the body not able to absorb the insulin produced. The chances of cancer are higher on the latter than the former.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/jUWAtGuVn6jNhyYiBvjM_0SAlcRPqZuqXqHDt7neGzFiivVmqkCiZK9HvAzPCttAASmEIgE5QxiVydrl_34dS18_Dk5cDzfl55S_TWtkJbct6OqMF-7bkH5e4S8me46unTm_5VKl\" alt=\"If you're overweight or obese, type 2 diabetes and cancer is inevitable\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.nkjejmbugic5\" class=\"c5 c7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_5_If_youre_overweight_or_obese_type_2_diabetes_and_cancer_is_inevitable\"><\/span><span class=\"c0\">Myth 5: If you&#8217;re overweight or obese, type 2 diabetes and cancer is inevitable<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Fact<\/span><span class=\"c3\">: Although the studies have shown an ambiguous relationship between diabetes and sugar, it is quite evident that a person who is overweight or obese has a higher risk of cancer than one who is normal and fit. However, obesity is a condition which is reversible. Healthy life choices and exercise can therefore reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">The relationship between cancer and diabetes is complicated. On one hand, sugar itself does not cause cancer and cutting down the same helps in destroying the cancer cells. In fact, there is no evidence that adopting a diet which is low in carbohydrates helps in reducing cancer risk. However, the consumption of sugar leads to obesity and being overweight is undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c3\">Hence, the take home message is to lead a healthy lifestyle and lower the amount of sugar in our diets. 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