In this eye-opening episode of The Diabetes Podcast, co-hosts Amber Wilhoit (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie Wilhoit (TRS-C) break down the diabetes cancer connection in plain English, revealing how insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress can raise cancer risk long before diagnosis. You’ll learn why people with type 2 diabetes face higher risks for liver, pancreatic, endometrial, colorectal, breast, and bladder cancers, how ultra-processed foods and “normal labs” can mislead, and why Metformin shows strong evidence for lowering certain cancer risks. Amber shares highlights from her oncology talk for Veterans, and together they deliver simple, powerful steps to lower risk now: add beans and cruciferous veggies, walk after meals, boost fiber, sleep better, and avoid processed meats. Clear, actionable, and hopeful—this episode gives you the science, the strategy, and the support to take control.