Diabetics taking metformin might now smoke a little bit easier knowing it will take longer for them to develop lung cancer.
According to Dr Phillip Dennis and his team of the National Cancer Institute of Health, metformin prevented lung tumor growth in mice
Their studies has shown the following in the mice that has been exposed to a potent cancer-causing agent in tobacco called; Nicotine – Derived Nitrosamine Ketone (NNK)
When metformin was orally dispended they had 40-50% fewer tumors
When injected they has 72% fewer tumors
Dr. Dennis of the National Cancer Institute also says; “Although smoking cessation is the most important step for current smokers, over half of lung cancer cases are diagnosed in former smokers, raising the importance of identifying those at highest risk and identifying effective preventive treatments,”
When taking Medformin the following happens;-
mTor – gets blocked by a enzyme, that is switch on by Metformin. (mTOR is a protein that helps tobacco-induced lung tumor grow.)
other studies also suggests that medformin might reduce the risk of pancreas and breast cancer.
Dr. Michael Pollak of McGill University in Montreal says. “This important laboratory study, together with prior laboratory and epidemiology research, suggests that metformin may be useful in cancer prevention and treatment,” Read more…
With this new found knowledge I might even be tempted to start smoking again… Sorry guys! – not going to happen.
Happy Puffing
Ps; Just incase you don’t want to be part of the 5 million people from World Health Organizations statistics that die (preventable deaths) from tobacco related diseases. Click here!!!
PS2: To some it might seem that I am a bit cynical even light hart-ed about cancer but losing both parents and one of my best friends to Cancer words cannot describe. Been a ex-smoker I know the joy of a good smoke but the end results is just not worth it..+++
Every wondered what will happened if you do not take your Metformin dosage on time or over dose. Accidentally forgot that you already have taken you meds and you take another dosage.
There is so many questions that comes up when you are new to Diabetes, questions like;
Why do my body fell funny after taking my meds
My stomach feels funny when I take my medication first thing in the morning – is that normal?
Is there perhaps a alternative that can be prescribe
What will happen if I take my meds at lunch time or dinner
For how many hours does a dosage last
What happens if I take half in the morning and half at night
Does Metformin built up in the body
Is the medicine having a effect on my urinating routine
B12 Deficiency
Use of metformin (brand names include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza) may inhibit your B12 absorption, especially at higher doses
Signs to look for:
1. Fatigue, lack of energy, muscle weakness, tingling in your extremities
2. Mental fogginess or problems with your memory, trouble sleeping
3. Mood swings, especially feelings of apathy or lack of motivation
Symptoms of long-term, chronic B12 deficiency can include:
depression
dementia and Alzheimer’s
anemia
neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions
female fertility and childbearing problems
heart disease and cancer
Other effects are
proper food digestion and absorption
healthy nervous system function
formation of red blood cells
proper circulation
healthy immune system function
mood regulation
mental clarity, concentration, memory function
If you’re over 50 or a vegan/vegetarian, your chances of being vitamin B12 deficient are higher than average
B12 is present in natural form in chicken, beef, pork, eggs, milk, seafood. Read more……
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