A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute examined data from more than two million colorectal cancer patients to determine the impact of diabetes on colon cancer risk. The researchers reported that diabetics have a 20-40% increased risk of developing colon cancer.
Other studies have determined that people with diabetes have a 60% increased risk of developing colon cancer. The actual percentage increase may not be that clear, but the take-home message is: if you have diabetes, you're at increased risk for colon cancer. For information on ways to minimize your risk, please read Top 10 Colon Cancer Prevention Tips.