Pancreatic Cancer & Diabetes

Is drinking diet soda a risk factor for pancreatic cancer and diabetes?

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My urologist told me of such a study and he said the study was a well-done one.

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My urologist told me of such a study and he said the study was a well-done one.

Background: A history of diabetes mellitus and a diet high in glycemic load are both potential risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a prevalent source of readily absorbable sugars and have been associated with an increased risk of obesity and diabetes. We investigated whether higher consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks increases the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Conclusion: Although soft drink consumption did not influence pancreatic cancer risk among men, consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks may be associated with a modest but significant increase in risk among women who have an underlying degree of insulin resistance.