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Hi all,
I'm a 65 year old active male who 3 months ago while playing tennis acquired an inguinal hernia. I had one a few years back from the same cause but I'd hoped that I'd be ok slowly getting back into sport.
Anyhow pre hernia my fasting glucose levels were in the 4's and low fives. (I eat less than 20 games of carb a day.) Now they range from low to mid 6's. - I can see no other reason in my life style other than this injury for the increase in blood sugar levels.
Yesterday I managed to see a doctor. It says a lot about our medical system in the UK that to see a doctor about a non life threatening injury takes that Long but thats another issue for another day. The Doctor asked what I wanted done, he could offer no advice about surgery and said the decision was entirely mine. Knowing the pain and recovery time from the last op I said I could wait a few months.
My question today is am I missing anything in making this decision. ie are there know/ documented examples of slightly high elevated sugar levels shortening mortality etc. etc.
In short I'd welcome your thoughts especially if there are any studies or personal experience along these lines.
I'm a 65 year old active male who 3 months ago while playing tennis acquired an inguinal hernia. I had one a few years back from the same cause but I'd hoped that I'd be ok slowly getting back into sport.
Anyhow pre hernia my fasting glucose levels were in the 4's and low fives. (I eat less than 20 games of carb a day.) Now they range from low to mid 6's. - I can see no other reason in my life style other than this injury for the increase in blood sugar levels.
Yesterday I managed to see a doctor. It says a lot about our medical system in the UK that to see a doctor about a non life threatening injury takes that Long but thats another issue for another day. The Doctor asked what I wanted done, he could offer no advice about surgery and said the decision was entirely mine. Knowing the pain and recovery time from the last op I said I could wait a few months.
My question today is am I missing anything in making this decision. ie are there know/ documented examples of slightly high elevated sugar levels shortening mortality etc. etc.
In short I'd welcome your thoughts especially if there are any studies or personal experience along these lines.