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Marsha.iow

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In some people, sometimes before an infection is diagnosed, blood sugars rise. Can the same be said if someone is suffering from cancer - can blood sugars rises before being diagnosed?
 
Here is a link to something that was conducted a while ago : Blood sugar and cancer risk.

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/01January/P ... -risk.aspx

Conclusion
This large prospective cohort study was well conducted. However, there are several facts that should be considered when interpreting the results.

•The study included previous smokers. Although the researchers say that smoking status had no effect on their findings, they also state that imprecise or incorrect categorisation of smoking status may have affected the results.
•The researchers highlight that the different protocols for measuring blood glucose levels may have affected the outcome.
•Information about the participants’ diet and lifestyle was not available, for example exercise levels, alcohol consumption or the many other genetic and medical risk factors that can also contribute to the risk of cancer.
•The 5 and 11% risk increases for men and women had only borderline significance.
Overall, this research provides some evidence that high blood glucose is associated with an increased risk of some types of cancer. However, it did not directly test or suggest that high blood sugar causes these cancers. Although the research did find an association between high blood sugar levels and cancer risk, there are many other lifestyle, medical and genetic factors that may contribute to a person’s likelihood of developing cancer, few of which were considered in this analysis.

It is now known that healthier diets and lifestyles are associated with a lower risk of cancer, and as part of this healthier lifestyle, lower sugar consumption is recommended.
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My own personal experience was that prior to my Cancer diagnosis I had very well controlled Bg levels and yet still developed a Cancer. Maybe my earlier higher Bg levels contributed to the development.......I have no idea. I'm just glad I'm still around and still keeping good control...... :D
 
Thank you for your reply - I will go on to read the link you gave. Can I ask then, did your bs levels rise before you realised you had cancer - I hope you do not mind my asking :oops:
Marsha
 
No. The levels were always lower, only rises were what would be expected after eating, all well below 7.5 mmol/l each day. I was very tight on my control at the time. The Cancer was a shock with absolutely no warning. No signs, just picked up on a routine blood test. Hope that helps.
 
Hi
Sorry to hear that you have cancer, iam not sure about this question, but i know stress or worry can up the levels.
Hope all goes well for you. Take care
 
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