Health for All says
Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer are two common and serious diseases that have a significant impact on human health. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin properly, resulting in an increase in blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor, most of which occur on the outside of the pancreas, and often have no obvious symptoms in the early stage, making it difficult to detect and ** in time.
Studies have shown that there is a link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. First, people with diabetes have a significantly increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The results of the study showed that the risk of pancreatic cancer increased more than twice that of non-diabetic patients. Secondly, there are some similar risk factors between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. For example, obesity, high blood sugar, and high insulin levels are all common risk factors for diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
According to TCM theory and clinical experience, the relationship between diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer can be interpreted from the perspective of TCM. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diabetes is caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, stagnation of liver qi, and dysfunction of the internal organs. Pancreatic cancer is related to dampness and heat in the body, phlegm and fire stagnation. Therefore, in traditional Chinese medicine, diabetic patients should comprehensively consider their physique, regulate the spleen and stomach, and balance liver qi to achieve the purpose of preventing and treating pancreatic cancer.
In TCM clinics, there are many ancient and effective prescriptions that can be used for diabetes and pancreatic cancer prevention. For example, bitter gourd is widely used in diabetes, and its bitter taste has the effect of lowering blood sugar and lipids. Goji berry is regarded as a drug for the purpose of nourishing yin and kidney, benefiting and brightening, which can assist **diabetes, and has certain anti-tumor activity, and also has a certain effect on the prevention of pancreatic cancer. In addition, bitter cold drugs such as Coptis chinensis and Scutellaria baicalensis are also widely used in diabetes and pancreatic cancer in traditional Chinese medicine, with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, anti-tumor and so on.
Through the use of traditional Chinese medicine, diabetic patients can effectively reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer and improve their quality of life. Of course, in addition to medications**, diet and lifestyle are also important measures to prevent diabetes and pancreatic cancer. A reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and avoiding smoking, alcohol and other unhealthy lifestyle Xi can effectively prevent the occurrence of diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
In conclusion, there is a certain association between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and studies have shown that people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer than those without diabetes. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the prevention of these two diseases, and can play a positive role in regulating the spleen and stomach and balancing liver qi. At the same time, diet control and good lifestyle Xi are also key to preventing diabetes and pancreatic cancer. We should strengthen our awareness of these two diseases and raise people's awareness of prevention and **, so as to protect our own health.
Health References:
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