March 23, 2025 11:24 AM

Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers

A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain obesity-related cancers, according to recent research. While earlier studies have identified associations between type 2 diabetes and a heightened risk of several obesity-related cancers, questions have remained about whether these links are truly causal. Factors such as obesity—a common risk factor for both conditions—as well as potential biases like immortal time bias (stemming from the com...