Insulin sensitizers, such as metformin and thiazolidinediones, may help prevent colon polyps from developing in type 2 diabetes patients, according to research presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists meeting and published in MedPage Today.
In a retrospective study of more than 132,000 VA patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers found patients taking either metformin or thiazolidinediones had a lower risk of having colorectal polyps. Other medications, including aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, were associated with a lower risk of polypectomy.
The researchers also found risk factors for developing polyps in type 2 diabetes patients were increasing age, male gender, non-Hispanic white race and smoking, according to the news report.
Read the news report about insulin sensitizers and colon polyps.
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In a retrospective study of more than 132,000 VA patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers found patients taking either metformin or thiazolidinediones had a lower risk of having colorectal polyps. Other medications, including aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, were associated with a lower risk of polypectomy.
The researchers also found risk factors for developing polyps in type 2 diabetes patients were increasing age, male gender, non-Hispanic white race and smoking, according to the news report.
Read the news report about insulin sensitizers and colon polyps.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
- Two Samples in FIT Testing Improves Diagnostic Yield Without Affecting Attendance
- Study: Gastroenterologists More Likely Than Oncologists to Obtain Detailed Family History of Colorectal Cancer
- Interactive Voice Response System Just as Effective as Nurse Call for Endoscopy Completion