A combined panel from the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society make the following observation: People with diabetes are at increased risk of certain cancers.  They then ask the important question: why?  Unfortunately their conclusion: We aren't sure!

Sure or not about the "why" there is one thing they are sure of (it is good to have absolutes in this world) which is this: Lifestyle changes that prevent or reverse diabetes will certainly cut cancer risk.  Their advice:  "Eat a healthy, varied, predominantly plant-based diet, be physically active every day, and maintain a healthy body weight."  We would suggest striking the word 'Predominantly' in the interest of optimal health.

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