This document discusses the relationship between diabetes mellitus and various cancers. It outlines that people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, have a higher risk of developing several cancers. Several mechanisms are proposed to underlie this association, including obesity, inflammation, oxidative stress, and hyperinsulinemia. Certain diabetes medications like metformin may be protective against cancer, while insulin and other therapies may increase cancer risk. Some cancer treatments can also induce diabetes.