Association between regular physical activity and lower incidence of colorectal cancer in patients with diabetes mellitus: a nationwide cohort study.

Han Hee Lee Kyu Na Lee Jin Su Kim Dae Young Cheung Hyuk-Sang Kwon Bo In Lee Young-Seok Cho Soo-Heon Park Kyung-Do Han Jin Il Kim

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2023)

Regular PA was independently associated with a decreased risk of CRC in patients with diabetes. The intensity and amount of physical activity both play a role in reducing the risk.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
risk factors
high intensity
glycemic control