@surftohealth88 All true. And more important than high blood sugar (which might be a temporary thing) is the HbA1C test, which shows whether your *average* blood sugar over the past 2–3 months has been elevated.
A high reading is a very strong indicator for diabetes or pre-diabetes, something all of us on hormone therapy have to watch for (since ADT changes our metabolism and significantly increases the type-2 diabetes risk).
Yes, I check both regularly since I genetically have predisposition for insulin resistance.
My sister did that "23 and me" test and she has it too. When I was about 40 years old I had some damage to lingual nerve and I did a ton of tests inclooding insulin resistance test done on my cell culture in a very special lab in TX. Mind you, at that time I was 136 pounds and 5'7" lol and all labs looked ideal BUT, that very specialized test which was done directly on my cell culture showed insulin resistance ! I know for a fact that if I indulged in eating crap and became fat that I would by now be a diabetic person. There is no question about that. So, for 20 years now I am managing to stay healthy regardless of my "genes".
Yes, we have genetic predispositions but we can evade many illnesses by leading a healthy life. Sometimes all precautions do not work, but mostly they do. We can look at the stats both ways - we can acknowledge that about 50% of obese people have diabetes OR we can laugh it off and say that we know of ONE fat aunt that ate cake till she was 100 and had no diabetes - so ... XP ; )
Yes, I check both regularly since I genetically have predisposition for insulin resistance.
My sister did that "23 and me" test and she has it too. When I was about 40 years old I had some damage to lingual nerve and I did a ton of tests inclooding insulin resistance test done on my cell culture in a very special lab in TX. Mind you, at that time I was 136 pounds and 5'7" lol and all labs looked ideal BUT, that very specialized test which was done directly on my cell culture showed insulin resistance ! I know for a fact that if I indulged in eating crap and became fat that I would by now be a diabetic person. There is no question about that. So, for 20 years now I am managing to stay healthy regardless of my "genes".
Yes, we have genetic predispositions but we can evade many illnesses by leading a healthy life. Sometimes all precautions do not work, but mostly they do. We can look at the stats both ways - we can acknowledge that about 50% of obese people have diabetes OR we can laugh it off and say that we know of ONE fat aunt that ate cake till she was 100 and had no diabetes - so ... XP ; )
@surftohealth88 Yes, I think it's very fair to say that while avoiding sugar won't have any direct effect on the prostate cancer itself, moderating it can reduce the risk of prostate-cancer treatment side-effects like diabetes and obesity, so it's still a good idea not to overdo the sweets.
@surftohealth88 Yes, I think it's very fair to say that while avoiding sugar won't have any direct effect on the prostate cancer itself, moderating it can reduce the risk of prostate-cancer treatment side-effects like diabetes and obesity, so it's still a good idea not to overdo the sweets.
@surftohealth88 Massive amounts of sugar have always been in the ‘average’ American diet; entire regional cuisines are based on them.
I would counter that the current (last 30 yrs or so) craze for body beauty and the desire to be thin above all else has resulted in tons of artificial sweeteners being added to so many of our foods. The average consumer sees the word ‘Lite’ and thinks ‘healthy’…
You of all people should know how carcinogenic many of these are as they are not natural substances our body recognizes. We EVOLVED with natural sugars from fruits and honey - not sugar alcohols such as aspartame and erythritol, which has been shown to cause more cardiac deaths than bacon.
Add to this the Keto craze - which uses nothing but artificial sweeteners (all in the name of being ‘carb-neutral’) and you have a recipe for cancer in this younger age group.
Granted, as with any type of cancer, genes play a huge part; but with our environment going down the tubes at record speed, Big Agro growing franken-food and poison then being added to those foods…do you REALLY think it’s sugar???🤔
Yes, I check both regularly since I genetically have predisposition for insulin resistance.
My sister did that "23 and me" test and she has it too. When I was about 40 years old I had some damage to lingual nerve and I did a ton of tests inclooding insulin resistance test done on my cell culture in a very special lab in TX. Mind you, at that time I was 136 pounds and 5'7" lol and all labs looked ideal BUT, that very specialized test which was done directly on my cell culture showed insulin resistance ! I know for a fact that if I indulged in eating crap and became fat that I would by now be a diabetic person. There is no question about that. So, for 20 years now I am managing to stay healthy regardless of my "genes".
Yes, we have genetic predispositions but we can evade many illnesses by leading a healthy life. Sometimes all precautions do not work, but mostly they do. We can look at the stats both ways - we can acknowledge that about 50% of obese people have diabetes OR we can laugh it off and say that we know of ONE fat aunt that ate cake till she was 100 and had no diabetes - so ... XP ; )
I also want to add that if you *do* gain a lot of weight when you're on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, it does not mean you're a failure.
This therapy changes your metabolism significantly, and can also lower your energy level, which makes it harder to get in as much exercise as you might need. It hits everyone differently: some people experience the side effects only mildly and are able to maintain their normal weight and fitness. Others aren't as lucky, and for them just getting out of bed and taking a shower is a triumph of willpower.
If you gain weight on ADT, it's not because you lack determination or moral fiber or anything like that. You're fighting cancer for f***'s sake!
Funny you should ask! I was going to post the article I read online the other day about the death of the actor James VerBeek.
Doctors at Sloan Kettering are seeing very high incidences of stage 3 and 4 colon cancers in young people - in their 40’s.
They interviewed them about their diets and this is what they came up with: EVEN ONE sugary 12 oz drink, or a piece of candy (I think probably dessert also) DAILY will raise your chances of colon cancer to the moon!
Personally, I think it’s BS and the number of people in the study was under 300 I believe…I mean, a freakin cookie or a single Coke every day and your gonna die from it? Gimme a break!!
I personally have relatives who lived into their 90’s and they ate sweets like crazy; I’m not recommending it, nor do I follow it because excess sugar can lead to many metabolic problems. But there has got to be more to this cancer spike than just a small amount of sugar…
Phil
@heavyphil I was a health. Fitness and nutrition educator for years. The diets of the young people, especially teenagers was mind boggling. It was not unusual for many students to walk into class at 8am with a bag of Cheetos and a large gulp soda or a cappuccino from Starbucks. Obesity was a huge concern. It’s not surprising that serious health concerns are affecting people at a younger age. We are not a country focused on health care, rather sick care.
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Yes, I check both regularly since I genetically have predisposition for insulin resistance.
My sister did that "23 and me" test and she has it too. When I was about 40 years old I had some damage to lingual nerve and I did a ton of tests inclooding insulin resistance test done on my cell culture in a very special lab in TX. Mind you, at that time I was 136 pounds and 5'7" lol and all labs looked ideal BUT, that very specialized test which was done directly on my cell culture showed insulin resistance ! I know for a fact that if I indulged in eating crap and became fat that I would by now be a diabetic person. There is no question about that. So, for 20 years now I am managing to stay healthy regardless of my "genes".
Yes, we have genetic predispositions but we can evade many illnesses by leading a healthy life. Sometimes all precautions do not work, but mostly they do. We can look at the stats both ways - we can acknowledge that about 50% of obese people have diabetes OR we can laugh it off and say that we know of ONE fat aunt that ate cake till she was 100 and had no diabetes - so ... XP ; )
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I agree, a teaspoon will not ha ha, but do you know how many teaspoons of sugar is in average daily American diet ? XP
17 to 22 !!!! Which is about SEVENTY POUNDS a year *sigh
And that is ADDED sugar. Now add to that naturally occurring sugar in normal food like pasta, bread, rice, fruits etc, etc.
"One teaspoon" - XP !???
@surftohealth88 Yes, I think it's very fair to say that while avoiding sugar won't have any direct effect on the prostate cancer itself, moderating it can reduce the risk of prostate-cancer treatment side-effects like diabetes and obesity, so it's still a good idea not to overdo the sweets.
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Yes AND obesity has direct effect on PC itself !
Obesity is a significant, modifiable risk factor for aggressive, advanced, and fatal prostate cancer.
Obese men BMI >30 face up to a 35% higher risk of death from prostate cancer and are more likely to experience disease recurrence.
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3 Reactions@surftohealth88 Massive amounts of sugar have always been in the ‘average’ American diet; entire regional cuisines are based on them.
I would counter that the current (last 30 yrs or so) craze for body beauty and the desire to be thin above all else has resulted in tons of artificial sweeteners being added to so many of our foods. The average consumer sees the word ‘Lite’ and thinks ‘healthy’…
You of all people should know how carcinogenic many of these are as they are not natural substances our body recognizes. We EVOLVED with natural sugars from fruits and honey - not sugar alcohols such as aspartame and erythritol, which has been shown to cause more cardiac deaths than bacon.
Add to this the Keto craze - which uses nothing but artificial sweeteners (all in the name of being ‘carb-neutral’) and you have a recipe for cancer in this younger age group.
Granted, as with any type of cancer, genes play a huge part; but with our environment going down the tubes at record speed, Big Agro growing franken-food and poison then being added to those foods…do you REALLY think it’s sugar???🤔
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Yes, I'm not a fan of artificial sweeteners either.
But again, moderation is the key. As with, politics, sometimes discussions about food and health devolve into extreme, all-or-nothing debates, e.g.
"even a single slice of bacon will make your cancer accelerate and kill you"
vs
"my grandpa ate 1 kg of bacon and 6 eggs/day a day, washed them down with whiskey, and lived to 105"
I exaggerate, but only slightly. Neither position is especially helpful for most people. 😕
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3 ReactionsI also want to add that if you *do* gain a lot of weight when you're on hormone therapy for prostate cancer, it does not mean you're a failure.
This therapy changes your metabolism significantly, and can also lower your energy level, which makes it harder to get in as much exercise as you might need. It hits everyone differently: some people experience the side effects only mildly and are able to maintain their normal weight and fitness. Others aren't as lucky, and for them just getting out of bed and taking a shower is a triumph of willpower.
If you gain weight on ADT, it's not because you lack determination or moral fiber or anything like that. You're fighting cancer for f***'s sake!
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7 Reactions@heavyphil I was a health. Fitness and nutrition educator for years. The diets of the young people, especially teenagers was mind boggling. It was not unusual for many students to walk into class at 8am with a bag of Cheetos and a large gulp soda or a cappuccino from Starbucks. Obesity was a huge concern. It’s not surprising that serious health concerns are affecting people at a younger age. We are not a country focused on health care, rather sick care.
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