REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA—Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer in women. One of the factors that can affect the risk of occurrence endometrial cancer is history diabetes type 2.
In general, there are several factors that can affect the risk of endometrial cancer in women. Some of them are family history, obesity, early menstruation, late menopause, never been pregnant, have a previous history of breast or ovarian cancer, and have taken drugs such as hormone replacement therapy drugs.
Another factor that can also put women at greater risk of endometrial cancer is a history of type 2 diabetes. A study from England found that women with type 2 diabetes had a 1.5 percent higher risk of dying from endometrial cancer.
A different study conducted by a research team from China also showed the same thing. This study revealed that women with type 2 diabetes tend to have a poorer prognosis and life expectancy when exposed to endometrial cancer.
The research team considered that this could happen because it was influenced by high blood sugar levels. They revealed that endometrial cancer can grow and become more invasive when the sufferer’s blood sugar levels are high.
Another study conducted by a team of British researchers found that women with type 2 diabetes had a 62 percent higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. The research team said this increased risk could occur because insulin resistance that occurs in diabetics can trigger the growth of cancer cells.
“Our study also indicates that women with diabetes in the postmenopausal period may be a risk factor for endometrial cancer,” said researcher Emma Crosbie PhD, as reported by //WebMD// on Saturday (19/8/2023).
Regarding endometrial cancer, there is one common symptom that women can be aware of. A common symptom is abnormal bleeding, such as bleeding between two menstrual cycles or when a woman has reached menopause.
When it has entered an advanced stage, endometrial cancer can present a number of more severe symptoms. These symptoms are abdominal pain, pelvic pain, bloating, feeling full quickly when you just start eating, changes in bowel patterns, and changes in urination patterns.
Preventing Endometrial Cancer When You Have Diabetes
There are several efforts that women with type 2 diabetes can take to reduce their risk of endometrial cancer. Some of them are managing and controlling type 2 diabetes, avoiding smoking, using drugs according to doctor’s recommendations, and breastfeeding.
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by making lifestyle changes, such as improving your diet and doing regular exercise. Women with type 2 diabetes also need to take prescription medications given by their doctors to control their blood sugar levels regularly.
2023-08-18 23:18:56
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