Manage Other Health Conditions
Stay at a healthy weight and get treatment for other medical conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure, says Heath.
Here’s how these conditions can raise your risk:
High Blood Pressure Experts think high blood pressure may boost inflammation in your prostate. Inflammation has been linked to repeated tiny injuries in the prostate, which may then develop into cancer in some men.
Diabetes People with diabetes have a higher risk of prostate cancer recurrence. High levels of sugar in your blood may help cancer grow.
Obesity Some research suggests prostate cancer cells may use excess fat to help them grow. And…
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