HGH and diabetes. Safe for diabetes?

[huntercole]

My father is going in for a shoulder surgery later this month and is asking me about the benefits of taking GH to aid in his recovery time. He is 60 years old and currently on TRT. He took HGH approximately 10 years ago and loved the effects. My biggest concern is he has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and I want to know if this can cause problems. His diabetes is very mild if you can say that, and he says it is almost non existent but it is still a concern for me. Is he safe to take GH and will this speed his recovery after surgery?

 

[3J]

is he type 1 or 2?

 

[huntercole]

Hey what's up 3j. He has type two. He also mentioned that his A1C's are always in normal range.

 

[halfwit]

He's going to have to watch his blood glucose as it can increase insulin resistance. If his A1c is in normal range, how was he diagnosed with diabetes?

When I can finally afford HGH, I plan on limiting carbs to help offset any issues with insulin resistance. I'm an insulin dependent type II myself.

My .02c

 

[3J]

He's going to have to watch his blood glucose as it can increase insulin resistance. If his A1c is in normal range, how was he diagnosed with diabetes?

When I can finally afford HGH, I plan on limiting carbs to help offset any issues with insulin resistance. I'm an insulin dependent type II myself.

My .02c

that is strange isn't it??

 

[halfwit]

that is strange isn't it??

When my A1c pops normal, I get in trouble Lol. Means I'm going hypoglycemic enough to drive down the average of my sugar levels. Outside of those using insulin, I'm not sure how one could do that.

 

[3J]

whats your dads fasting glucose?

 

[huntercole]

I'll ask him. As far as I understand he was diagnosed a few years back but his levels have been in the normal range most visits to the dr. And he does not require insulin. The way he describes it it's like it does not even affect him but he has the diagnosis. Are there any other concerns for a guy his age other than the insulin resistance? Think it will help his surgery recovery? Thanks for the input guys

 

[huntercole]

So he takes a med called metformin to keep his levels in range. Also just found out he has a mild form of Polycythemia Vera which makes his blood too thick sometimes, and his doctor thinks it is the result of being on TRT for the past 12 years (100mg cyp a week)

 

[huntercole]

Anyone?

 

[Onk]

it's only been two hours mate and the forum users live in different places around the world. give it a bit of time and someone with the appropriate skill set is sure to reply.
As well, you did say later in the month so is it really that urgent?

 

[halfwit]

So he takes a med called metformin to keep his levels in range. Also just found out he has a mild form of Polycythemia Vera which makes his blood too thick sometimes, and his doctor thinks it is the result of being on TRT for the past 12 years (100mg cyp a week)

So his doc never told him to donate blood. Big surprise... He can manage his platelets and RBC's by simply donating blood regularly.

Metformin is a drug that makes you more sensitive to insulin, and is often used as a first measure after diagnosis. I still take metformin as it's one of the few drugs that actually has multiple benefits.

The risks of increased insulin resistance is a slower healing potential as well as the propensity to accelerate the onset of diabetes if his pancreas is in trouble. Ultimately he would probably benefit from HGH, but bear in mind that I'm not a doctor and he would have to be vigilant in watching his glucose levels.

 

[huntercole]

Appreciate all the info guys. His doctor does have him donate blood every 3 months to keep his counts normal, this is something he just started this summer.