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Is diabetes a risk factor for colon cancer?
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Yes : A very large study published this year with almost 500, 000 patients revealed that patients with diabetes have an average of 25% higher risk for colon cancer. Good news is that metformin pills seem to protect against colon cancer. Many studies have supported this finding. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22778198/.
Answered 3/10/2015
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