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How To Cure Diabetes And Depression After Treating Ovarian Cancer?

i had treatment for ovarian cancer in 1991 with chemo theropy for 12 months i had a full hysterectomy etc since then i have been up and down I was pregnant with my son at the time and he is a wonderful 19 year old well most of the time !! My last opperation was in 2000 in my Liver they removed 3/5 i think ? leaving enough to be viable. I lost a lot of weight and took a while to recover but with 2 children I had no time to wollow and did recover very well my tumer markers were then normal for the first time since 1991. my problem now is i have been diagnosed type 2 diebetes and depressed so taking 1000mg metformin and sertraline 8mg I am weak and have no energy and my sugers vary a lot i am also 104 kg way over weight can you help ?
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
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dear,
I can understand the stress you current must be undergoing through.
Depression is very common in chronically ill patients esp in cancer patients. Anti depressants such as sertraline can provide relief with your complaints of low mood and reduced energy levels, etc. Duscuss with the treating oncologist fr proper management of pain. For diabetes metformin is good if still the sugar is not properly controlled consider adding one more anti diabetic drug. Regular light to moderate exercise can help you with the sleep and depression issues.
take care.
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How To Cure Diabetes And Depression After Treating Ovarian Cancer?

dear, I can understand the stress you current must be undergoing through. Depression is very common in chronically ill patients esp in cancer patients. Anti depressants such as sertraline can provide relief with your complaints of low mood and reduced energy levels, etc. Duscuss with the treating oncologist fr proper management of pain. For diabetes metformin is good if still the sugar is not properly controlled consider adding one more anti diabetic drug. Regular light to moderate exercise can help you with the sleep and depression issues. take care.