Big revelation: Why are diabetes-cancer cases increasing?

The risk of life-threatening health problems ranging from diabetes to heart disease and cancer is seen increasing rapidly globally. Till a few decades ago, these diseases were known as problems associated with aging, however, now these diseases are making even younger people their victims. Studies have identified a variety of risk factors for the increasing incidence of chronic diseases.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) team doing research to find out the reasons behind the rapidly increasing burden of these diseases across the world has made a big revelation. Scientists have clarified that poor diet can be the biggest reason for cancer and diabetes

On the basis of research, the team has come to the conclusion that poor eating habits have a direct relation with diseases like cancer and diabetes. Generally, major health problems arise from poor diet. The report of the study has been published in the journal Cell

Wrong diet is harmful for health

Researchers say that the kind of things we consume has a direct impact on our health. The trend of eating food rich in sodium, saturated fat and sugar has increased significantly across the world. It has been found to directly cause chronic diseases like heart disease and type-2 diabetes. Eating disorders are also seen as a major risk factor for most cases of breast, uterine and colon cancer

What did the study find?

The study, conducted by researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at NUS, along with other organizations, said cancer is caused by the interaction between our genes and factors in the environment such as diet, exercise and pollution. How such environmental factors increase cancer risk is not yet very clear. If we take preventive measures, they help us stay healthy longer, so it is important to understand this relationship

Cancer occurs when our cells break down glucose to make energy and this produces methylglyoxal (MGO), a metabolic byproduct. It is a reactive compound that is involved in the biology of diabetes. High levels of methylglyoxal are common in people with prediabetes and diabetes and can also be caused by obesity and poor diet

This chemical causes defects in our DNA, which is a signal for the onset of cancer. Patients who have high levels of methylglyoxal may have a higher risk of cancer.

Methylglyoxal can be controlled

Researchers said that this can be easily detected through HbA1c blood test. Apart from this, the level of MGO can also usually be controlled. In people who are diagnosed with this problem, the onset of cancer can be prevented with the help of medicines and good diet

The researchers also changed a long-held theory about certain genes that prevent cancer. New study suggests poor diet or uncontrolled diabetes increases cancer risk

The study’s conclusion?

In the conclusion of the study, scientists said that if we all improve our diet, it can help in reducing the risk of chronic diseases and cancer to a great extent. Mediterranean diet has been found to be good in this. Including green vegetables, colorful fruits in the diet, reducing the amount of salt and sugar and reducing the intake of junk-processed foods can help in keeping the body healtAnd can be helpful in protecting against diseases like cancer. It is most important for people who have diabetes to keep their sugar levels under contro

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