High blood glucose post chemotherapy treaatment
I am just wondering how many have seen a spike in blood sugar levels following Cisplatin treatment? I had not had high levels of glucose and tryglicerides until after finishing chemo. Is this common?
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, I had carboplatin and taxol, almost 21 years ago, and since then my cholesterol and glucose rose steadily. None of my doctors made the connection except for one doctor I saw a few years ago who told me that chemo can raise cholesterol. I don't know about the others, but I suspect the same. I don't know how common this is, I hope others join in on the discussion. All the best! Alisa, LungCancer.net Team Thank you for responding. I forgot to mention the cholesterol. The ratio is good but my HDL (Good cholesterol) numbers are low. I finished chemo 1/16/2020 and ever since and even during treatment I had noticed increases and how I had been feeling and still do. I think there is a definite connection. Take care stay safe and as always THANK YOU
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. Sorry you have had these blood sugar issues. I have found some research that discusses diabetes mellitus following cisplatin treatment, including this one that found it occurring in 5% of study subjects: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0891060310002276. Note: the study was not of lung cancer patients - they were being treated for head and neck cancer, but treatment was cisplatin. Your doctor should be able to provide additional information, hopefully including whether or not the effect can be expected to subside or not. wishing you the best. Richard (LungCancer.net Team) Thank you very much.
, I wanted to reach out and see how you're doing today. Are your troublesome comorbidities under control? How are you feeling? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
To be honest, I have just learned to deal with the permanent side effects of Chemo. Peripheral Neuropathy, Fatigue, Tinnunitus, Reduced Cognitive functions. I try to do things without medication. I do sitting yoga chair exercises, use a pedal cycle, lift small weights, do word puzzles get better sleep change diet all of which have helped reduce not eliminate all the permanent things. I do what I can when I can. I've learned not to force myself. I breaks household tasks into smaller tasks spread them out, stuff like that. Thank you for reaching out.
, I feel you. I have raging tinnitus (for many years), and neuropathy/phantom pain (I'm an amputee). I can't say they become like friends, but I've learned to live with them.
It sounds like you have a solid plan to keep your energy and keep yourself strong. It's so important to be gentle with yourself. Please do keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
