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trophywench
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If you have already had (or currently got) pancreatic cancer - well yes, diabetes sometimes is as a consequence of that cancer. But you can have diabetes for 60 or 70 years - and never have pancreatic cancer.
Cherrelle DUK
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Hi Frankie2,
Just wanted to pop in and say hello and welcome. As kindly mentioned above, nothing is set in stone and managing your diabetes well will reduce the likelihood of experiencing other related complications.
It's probably best to focus on getting your numbers in a healthy space on a consistent basis.
Are you getting support with managing your sugar levels? I ask as it may be worth giving us a call on 0345 123 2399 as we'll be happy to talk things through with you and address any concerns you may have.
Just wanted to pop in and say hello and welcome. As kindly mentioned above, nothing is set in stone and managing your diabetes well will reduce the likelihood of experiencing other related complications.
It's probably best to focus on getting your numbers in a healthy space on a consistent basis.
Are you getting support with managing your sugar levels? I ask as it may be worth giving us a call on 0345 123 2399 as we'll be happy to talk things through with you and address any concerns you may have.
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Welcome to the forum @Frankie2
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and your worries.
I had thought that the likelihood was much more that pancreatic cancer might cause (type 3c) diabetes rather than the other way around?
However there does seem to be an association between T2 and risk, but only after a long duration of diabetes, and there is more risk from smoking and carrying extra weight
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
So perhaps working to lose any extra weight you may have might be a good strategy, since it generally helps with diabetes management, and should also reduce your risks of a number of health concerns?
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and your worries.
I had thought that the likelihood was much more that pancreatic cancer might cause (type 3c) diabetes rather than the other way around?
However there does seem to be an association between T2 and risk, but only after a long duration of diabetes, and there is more risk from smoking and carrying extra weight
Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer - PMC
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is likely the third modifiable risk factor for pancreatic cancer after cigarette smoking and obesity. Epidemiological investigations have found that long-term type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with a 1.5- to 2.0-fold ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
So perhaps working to lose any extra weight you may have might be a good strategy, since it generally helps with diabetes management, and should also reduce your risks of a number of health concerns?
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