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Individuals Diagnosed With Diabetes Prior to Developing Cancer May Be at Increased Risk For Fatality

By Katie Kelley

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Scientists have discovered that individuals suffering from diabetes prior to a cancer diagnosis will likely face a more fatal outcome upon their additional diagnosis of cancer.



The study included research from 23 meta-analysis studies that "indicated that pre-existing diabetes was associated with an increase in all-cause death following cancer diagnosis, compared with individuals with normal glucose levels, across all cancer types," according to reports from Science Daily.


Preventing Diabetes

Prior to the onset of diabetes, an individual will commonly develop what is known as pre-diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), pre-diabetes is "a serious medical condition that can be treated."


To treat pre-diabetes, the ADA recommends changing a diet and increasing the level of physical activity, which will likely "return blood glucose levels to the normal range." The Harvard School of Public Health also provided the following five quick tips for pre-diabetes prevention:

* Put exercise first. 


* Try to keep weight in check. 


* Choose healthy fats including a diet full of mono and polyunsaturated fats. 


* Focus on eating plant foods, such as whole grains. 


Reduce consumption of refined carbs and sugary drinks including: 


* white bread 


* white rice 


* white pasta 


* potatoes

* soft drinks

* fruit punch 


* fruit juice 
 


Diabetes Treatments 



There are several treatments that can be administered to treat diabetes once onset has occurred, however, among the several varieties of diabetes prescription medications available, lurk dangers associated with drug side effects. For example, one such drug, which has caused an array of controversy over its risks is that of Byetta (exenatide).



 Byetta, from Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly and Company, was released for market availability in April 2005. The drug is an injectable form of type 2 diabetes medication that has been shown to have side effects including the following: 


* acidic/sour stomach

* vomiting

* nausea 


* belching 


* diarrhea 


* indigestion 


* heartburn

In addition to these side effects, Byetta has been linked to dangerous side effects including the development of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer among Byetta patients. The dangers of Byetta were first acknowledged in 2007 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added warning labels to the drug, but did not recall the drug.



Additionally, in August 2008, four deaths caused by alleged Byetta-induced pancreatitis were reported to the FDA, but still no Byetta recall has occurred. Individuals who have consumed Byetta may need to contact a pharmaceutical attorney in order to develop a Byetta class action lawsuit, which may provide monetary compensation for damages incurred by the dangers of Byetta.

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