A1C Elevation from External Radiation

Posted by brb5306 @brb5306, 13 hours ago

Has anyone who has done hypofractionated radiation had their A1C levels elevate? Sure wish oncologist had warned me that this radiation would affect my RBC & hemoglobin levels and glucose levels. Seems that radiation throws the whole body into a tailspin- at least for me. On the positive side my PSA has already gone down from 5 to 1.07 in just 2 months after radiation.

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 12 hours ago

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause temporary rises in blood sugar levels. This is because the body releases extra sugar to help cope with the stress of treatment, potentially leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).