do men with diabetes have a threat from cancer of the prostrate?
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NO BUT THERE IS CHANCE OF HEART ATTACK AND KIDNEY PROBLEMS.
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The studies you are refering to are from Australia and England.  The references are on our website.\n\nAccording to the doctors I deal with on Prostate Cancer explain that it has no bearing on the disease.
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your brother needs to go to a diabetics support group, where other diabetics talk about their struggles and the illness. I am sure his primary care physician, or the local hospital, can refer him to such a group.\n\nYou can also show him medical literature, describing the long term affects of untreated diabetes, or improper care and diet by diabetics. Some of these effects include blindness, kidney and liver failure, gangrene, and amputation of limbs.\n\nMy father was an alcholic and a diabetic. He died of renal failure, but not after undergoing four amputations, and suffering through daily dialysis. It wasn't pretty. He was one of those diabetics who refused to watch his diet, until it was too late.
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they risk for alcohol abuse, therefore they are at risk for diabetics... take goood care of your self :)
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It can cut your risk of prostate cancer.
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No, I don't have it.  However, my grandmother does and she doesn't keep it controlled as well as she should so she has some complications.  My mother is a type II diabetic (non-insulin dependent.  Many people live healthy normal lives with diabetes as long as they watch what they eat and keep their blood sugars in a controlled range (they must check their blood glucose with the fingerstick blood test often!)!\nGood luck!
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Yes and no... \n\nDiabetes, when left untreated for an extended period of time, can be a "killer" disease. Untreated elevated blood sugar levels have harmful effects on your eyes, nervous system, kidneys, and practically every other major organ system in your body. \n\nBUT... the good news ... \n\nDiabetes is also a very controllable disease. With proper medication, diet, exercise, you can live for many, many years with the condition. Sometimes complications are inevitable, but so it is with every chronic illness out there. \nRemember to eat well, exercise, and take your medications as prescribed. Work with your doctor on coming up with a individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.
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Diabetes is presently the #1 topic of research other than 'cancer' and as cancer is a vague term you may consider diabetes as the #1 topic.  The incidence of obesity and diabetes is rapidly increasing and this is in large part responsible for research interest.  Research follows a money trail and where a drug company smells money the offer research money.  It is true that the treatment of diabetes has improved dramatically in the past 5 years and the next 5 years are expected to be exciting as well.
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Any other symptoms?  If you are drinking a lot and urinating a lot it may be a good idea to get tested for diabetes.  That can make even the simplest tast seem like an uphill struggle...I know Ive been there...:D
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it's not unsual to have traces of blood on the sperm once in a blue moon...You should masturbate and see if it happens again. At your age I would be cautious about it, since prostate cancer is growing among men. A trip to the doctor is best to ease your mind....
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learn to spell.  All computers have a spell checker. \nAnd yes, there can be cancerous tumors in a man's testicles.  All males who are past puberty should do a testicular self-examination, at least once or twice a week, preferably after a shower.  Ask your doctor to show you how.
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Talk to your physician.  Are you diabetic?  Frequent urination is also sign of diabetes.  Drink 8 glasses of water a day.  Saw Palmetto is good over-the-counter herb for urinary problems.  But get your physician's advice.
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Anyone can get Diabetes.  People who have a family history of diabetes just have a higher risk of also developing the disease later in life than someone without family history.  Also, having a healthy diet in early life decreases chance of getting the disease.  My father is a diabetic and recently developed DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis) which is very serious (usually results in coma or death), and can happen just by a Diabetic getting a cold.  I believe it is very important to read on DKA and on being a healthy diabetic.  It is a very serious disease and some people do not notice until it is serious or too late.
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a friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes, her only symptom was.....wanting to pee all the time, and not passing much pee when she went.\n\nif it's not that. I am sorry, i dont know, but it may be worth getting a second opinion
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I do love the answers on here.  So many opinions, yet so little real information.\n\nI was just reading a review article today that touches on the subject of your question.  The article is written by James B. LaValle, RPh, MS, CCN.  He is an associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy.\n\nI will highlight a couple of points he makes about increased cancer risks that are associated with some common medications.  But first, I would like to note that 'chemotherapy' drugs can seriously increase the risk of future cancer (if and when they work well enough for the patient to survive the initial cancer).  So, based on that point alone, the answer to your question is a very strong YES.\n\nNow, from Professor LaValle's article:\n1) Metformin (commonly prescribed for diabetes) depletes the body's level of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid and also depletes CoQ10 levels.  This can result in "increased cancer risk".  (Note: Dr. Bruce Ames, a world famous cancer researcher and former chairman of biochemistry at U.C. Berkeley has repeatedly reported in numerous medical journals that the COMMON deficiencies of B6, B12 and/or Folic Acid can seriously increase risks for cancer.)\n\n2) Beta Blocker drugs (propranolol, sotolol, nadolol, etc.) can also deplete CoQ10 levels and Melatonin levels in the body.  Melatonin is the hormone best known for its effects on sleep.  Prof. Lavalle notes that: "Melatonin seems to have a direct effect on inhibiting tumorigenesis".  That means, that decreased levels of Melatonin can increase the body's ability to develop tumors.\n\nI am sure there is a lot more info. in the scientific literature on cancer risks associated with  medications, but I hope I have provided enough 'real' info. to help you appreciate that the answer to your question is a very loud YES.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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There could definitely be some medical issues.  One thing a doctor would check you for is diabetes.
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I seriously just went through this with my husband(32yrs.), it took me two years to get him to go..he finally realized that it could be adding to his health issues or be a issue of something more serious. You should tell him that he needs his regular check up,make the appointment for him (men won't do it!) call the nurse ahead of time( if he doesn't want you there) and ask them to do blood work and check his testerone levels, and his thyroid, Not to scare you but when guys have low levels of hormones they can develope a tumor...My husband had to be put on hormone therapy (no tumor, thank god), and there is a difference, not only in the bedroom but he has more energy to do the things he loves..It was worth the fight!