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Men treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy run an increased risk of developing diabetes, and the risk increases with obesity, according to a recent report. 
 
This type of therapy, also known as "hormonal" therapy, can be the result of surgery or of prescribed medication in the class of LHRH agonists such as Lupron. 
 
Doctors and patients should be aware of the risk, and screening for diabetes should be considered. 
 

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Associated With A Significant Risk Of ...

Medical News Today - 5/25/2006 3:13 AM

UroToday.com - Abstract 128: While androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer is known to result in poor glycemic control, the exact risk of de novo diabetes mellitus has not well defined.
 
Furthermore, screening and prevention strategies for patients starting on ADT have not been established.
 
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