Type 2 diabetes associated with higher risk for colorectal cancer

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By Matthew Shinkle

Risk for developing colorectal cancer increased by 47% among individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a cohort study designed to over-represent African Americans and low-income patients.

The increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) may be reduced by colonoscopy screening among individuals with diabetes, according to researchers. Read the complete article in Healio.

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