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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Being Diagnosed With Diabetes

hello sir, my name is meera sharma, female
i'm suffering from diabeties and also depression problem. i'm taking treatment of depression from last 1.5 year. from last few weeks the problem of depression is increasing. i feeling in different way, i don't want to talk to any one, alwas feel sleepy and tired, and sometym i feel to cry.
please get me solution for tuis.
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your concern. Diabetes itself increases the risk of depression. Poor sugar control is a known factor in depressive deterioration. Excessive sleepiness, poor social interaction, tiredness, inability to cry are symptoms of depression only. I would advise you to-

-First of all get your sugar levels checked. HbA1c levels give an idea about long term control of sugar levels. If levels come abnormal visit your doctor for diabetes control.

- Start taking Vitamin B12, E supplements. It is common in diabetic to develop muscle pains, cramps, tiredness due to deficient nutrients.

- Drugs like Pregabalin can help to improve pain symptoms and will also relieve anxiety.

- Visit your psychiatrist for treatment of depression if symptoms persist even after life style changes.

Thanks, hope this helps you.
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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Being Diagnosed With Diabetes

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Diabetes itself increases the risk of depression. Poor sugar control is a known factor in depressive deterioration. Excessive sleepiness, poor social interaction, tiredness, inability to cry are symptoms of depression only. I would advise you to- -First of all get your sugar levels checked. HbA1c levels give an idea about long term control of sugar levels. If levels come abnormal visit your doctor for diabetes control. - Start taking Vitamin B12, E supplements. It is common in diabetic to develop muscle pains, cramps, tiredness due to deficient nutrients. - Drugs like Pregabalin can help to improve pain symptoms and will also relieve anxiety. - Visit your psychiatrist for treatment of depression if symptoms persist even after life style changes. Thanks, hope this helps you.