Suggest Remedies For Extreme Fatigue In A Diabetic Patient

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2016

Question: I am experiencing extreme fatigue. I wake up in the morning just fine, good energy etc. About 10 am I start yawning and often take a nap by 11.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blood sugar levels to be tested

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Such fatigue is seen in people with diabetes. Considering your age I suggest get your blood sugar levels done. If already done let me know what is your fasting blood sugar level.

Also get blood pressure testes. Blood pressure can be tested to know if there has been any variation.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (15 hours later)

Blood sugar levels tested at the same time as thyroid. Results normal.

Already take medication for high blood pressure.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blood pressure monitoring required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for information.

There are 2 possibilities for this illness :

1) Variation in blood pressure through the day is one of important reasons for fatigue. You need to undergo 6th hourly monitoring of blood pressure for2 days to know if your blood pressure is varying when you wake up and 11 am when you are tired and sleepy.

2) Your blood pressure medication can be adjusted accordingly.

3)Another possibility is Viral illness. If you are feeling fatigue since short time ( a week), this could be due to viral illness which is temporary and gets corrected soon.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D