Blood sugar control is crucial for people with diabetes, otherwise it can lead to a range of serious health problems. According to studies, if 70% of people with type 2 diabetes have poor blood sugar control, they will face a higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Recently, an authoritative paper published in JAMA Network Open also pointed out that there is a certain association between diabetes and an increased risk of colon and rectal cancer.
The mechanism behind this is quite complex. First, many people with diabetes are obese, and obesity leads to a chronic inflammatory response in the body, which increases the risk of cancer. Second, people with diabetes may have changes in their gut microbiota, which in turn increases the risk of colon and rectal cancer. Finally, abnormal blood sugar can also affect the body's immune system, leading to a decrease in immune surveillance, which can increase the risk of disease.
So, how can people with diabetes reduce these risks? First and foremost, blood sugar control is key. Second, for obese diabetic patients, weight loss is necessary, which can be achieved through calorie restriction, exercise, drinking fewer sugary drinks and eating less fatty foods, and eating more foods rich in dietary fiber. Finally, especially for diabetic patients over the age of 50, regular basic screening should be done and polyps should be removed promptly as soon as they are found to reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer.
Please share this important information with friends and family who are not too concerned about blood sugar control, so that we can focus on health and disease prevention together. Professor Lu Xiaoming