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<blockquote data-quote="theblokefromstoke" data-source="post: 577188" data-attributes="member: 24497"><p>Hi guys,</p><p></p><p>I haven't been around here for a while. I was diagnosed T2 in 2010 with an Hba1c of 26, went on to lose 7 stones in 9 months & been spending the last 3 years enjoying life, great BG levels & running competitively for my local Athletics club & running many marathons for fun & just because I could!</p><p></p><p>All good, then Bam. Routine blood test at Xmas showed a sharp rise in my PSA level (Prostate-specific antigen). Got the news on Xmas eve whilst on holiday & told to report to my GP immediately on my return in the new year. Long story short, lots of tests, MRI, biopsy, endoscopes, then diagnosis 3 weeks ago with prostrate cancer. </p><p></p><p>It's been a funny 6 months, less running, less training, more comfort eating, comfort drinking, weight has gone up by a stone, race times have dropped, as much as 10 minutes over a marathon.</p><p></p><p>I haven't tested my blood sugars for ages. I know they will be sky high. Anyway, im back on it. I'm booked in for a radical prostatectomy in August. This is going to knock me about for a few months but I'll come back stronger & better for it. Ready to face the music and deal with blood sugar levels again too so going to test in the morning& take the necessary action to drop the lard & get back in control.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I've read that diabetics may be more susceptible to prostrate cancer. When I sat with the consultant & he asked me if I got up more than once in the night for a wee, it hurt when I passed water, is my flow not good, I answered yes but put these down to middle age/diabetes combo.</p><p></p><p>I've been advised to have my prostrate & surrounding tissue removed, followed possibly by a course of radiotherapy. </p><p></p><p>I feel privileged to be one of the lucky ones with a choice of life & hope of a cure. I'd urge all the guys on here (& all the ladies other halves) to get your PSA levels tested if you've any of the symptoms above. </p><p></p><p>The consultant has told me not to worry about the diabetes & that the fight I've got coming with the cancer will dwarf the diabetic one but that's not my style. I've had my 6months of taking my eye off the ball & I'm back. Low carbs are coming back, just how I manage that with my training is something I need to work out but I've given myself a 6 week target to shift the lard & sort the bloods. </p><p></p><p>Watch this space guys<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="theblokefromstoke, post: 577188, member: 24497"] Hi guys, I haven't been around here for a while. I was diagnosed T2 in 2010 with an Hba1c of 26, went on to lose 7 stones in 9 months & been spending the last 3 years enjoying life, great BG levels & running competitively for my local Athletics club & running many marathons for fun & just because I could! All good, then Bam. Routine blood test at Xmas showed a sharp rise in my PSA level (Prostate-specific antigen). Got the news on Xmas eve whilst on holiday & told to report to my GP immediately on my return in the new year. Long story short, lots of tests, MRI, biopsy, endoscopes, then diagnosis 3 weeks ago with prostrate cancer. It's been a funny 6 months, less running, less training, more comfort eating, comfort drinking, weight has gone up by a stone, race times have dropped, as much as 10 minutes over a marathon. I haven't tested my blood sugars for ages. I know they will be sky high. Anyway, im back on it. I'm booked in for a radical prostatectomy in August. This is going to knock me about for a few months but I'll come back stronger & better for it. Ready to face the music and deal with blood sugar levels again too so going to test in the morning& take the necessary action to drop the lard & get back in control. Anyway, I've read that diabetics may be more susceptible to prostrate cancer. When I sat with the consultant & he asked me if I got up more than once in the night for a wee, it hurt when I passed water, is my flow not good, I answered yes but put these down to middle age/diabetes combo. I've been advised to have my prostrate & surrounding tissue removed, followed possibly by a course of radiotherapy. I feel privileged to be one of the lucky ones with a choice of life & hope of a cure. I'd urge all the guys on here (& all the ladies other halves) to get your PSA levels tested if you've any of the symptoms above. The consultant has told me not to worry about the diabetes & that the fight I've got coming with the cancer will dwarf the diabetic one but that's not my style. I've had my 6months of taking my eye off the ball & I'm back. Low carbs are coming back, just how I manage that with my training is something I need to work out but I've given myself a 6 week target to shift the lard & sort the bloods. Watch this space guys:-) Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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