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An increase in the fasting blood sugar of 0.56 mmol/L (= 10 mg/dL) was associated with a 14% increased risk of pancreatic cancer in this study. Comment: This research compliments a study discussed in a previous pearl that found most pancreatic cancer is due to non-genetic factors. BMJ. 2015 Jan 2;349:g7371.    (retrieved Jan, 2015). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.