Sasha S says
Diabetes results from a lack of insulin in the body (type 1) or from a resistance of cells to insulin (type 2). Insulin - produced in the pancreas - enables cells to absorb glucose to convert to energy; if cells aren't able to do this your blood-sugar level will be too high as very little is absorbed, which can cause vomiting, chest pains, unconsciousness, poor eyesight and even death. Diabetes is also gene-based and is hence hereditary.
Cancer, on the other hand, is caused by uncontrolled cell division that creates malignant growths - it is not hereditary, can happen to anyone and often results in death.
I have barely even touched on either of these topics, however, if you wish to know more, there's millions of articles on them on the internet as they are both very high-profile ailments.
So, to answer your question, no, diabetes is definitely not a form of cancer.
Lisa HW says
Diabetes is not a form of a cancer. Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the pancreas does not function as it should. Cancer, on the other hand, involves the growth of malignant (cancerous) tumors.
Cancer can occur in the pancreas, but when it does it is diagnosed as "pancreatic cancer" and is a very different medical condition than Diabetes.
DatingDragons says
diabetes is not cancer. it is a metabolic condition characterised by increased blood glucose levels. the long term consequences is damage to blood vessels that affect eyes, kidney and nerves.
there are different causes of diabetes
LindaCSmith says
No. But it is something to be taken quite seriously. My mom had diabetes for over 35 years and died from the complications longterm diabetes effects.
auntiebree says
great answer except one thing is wrong. Cancer can be
hereditary. Doctors always want your family history, for a reason. My cousin died at 21 from colon cancer and her doctor told the immediate family to be tested. It's the same as many other diseases.
People in my family die young. My mother had 4 siblings. She died at 67, her sister at 68 and her brother at 65. Only one left who is the baby. There mother dies at 71 and father 48.
I dont think thats just a freak.
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