Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Pancreatic Cancer Compared to Common Cancers

2012160 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Pratima Kamada · University Medical Center Brackenridge

Suresh T. Chari · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Abstract

Whereas the prevalence of DM in PaC is very high, DM prevalence in other common cancers is no different from that in noncancer controls. In particular, new-onset DM is a phenomenon that is unique to PaC.

Topics & Keywords

Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pancreas

Volume 42, Issue 2, pp. 198-201

DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0b013e3182592c96

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