what is the probability of getting cancer in diabetic population? why?

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[gangadharan_nair]

Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers share some risk factors:--

* Age – As you get older, your risk for both type 2 diabetes and cancer goes up.

* Gender – Overall, cancer occurs more often in men. Men also have a slightly higher risk of diabetes than women.

* Race/ethnicity – African Americans and non-Hispanic whites are more likely to develop cancer. African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

* Overweight – Being overweight can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

* Inactivity – Higher physical activity levels lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

* Smoking – Smoking is linked to several types of cancer. Studies suggest that smoking is a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes.

* Alcohol – Drinking more than one drink a day for women or two drinks a day for men raises the risk for both diabetes and cancer.

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