Type 2 diabetes melllitus (T2DM) is a common disease, the prevalence of which is increasing exponentially. It is estimated that by 2030, almost 440 million adults below the age of 80 will have diabetes. The consequences of T2DM on health and mortality have long been a focus of study. However, the medications used to control this dreaded disease have their effects on the body, causing specific adverse effects.
Cancer is found to occur at higher rates in people with diabetes, probably because both are associated with common risk factors. Diabetes drugs may also contribute to the risk of cancer.
In an attempt to discern the risk of cancer posed by certain diabetic drugs as well, the authors of a recent paper performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all studies over the past ten years dealing with this topic. The research was published in Scientific Reports.
