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What Causes Low Blood Sugar Level And Tiredness After Eating And Drinking?
Tired after eating and drinking any time of day. Diet: carbs & coffee. 65 yo white male. Recent blood work results (Sept this year): AC1: 61. Low levels of glucose. Lifestyle changes: sedentary, work at home, typically 12-14 hour days. Limited exercise since July.
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Feeling fatigued and sleepy after a meal is not an uncommon reaction. Many people even expect their bodies to, in a sense, shut down after eating.
Blood flow to the small intestine “dramatically increases” after a person eats.
This effect may cause fatigue.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Feeling fatigued and sleepy after a meal is not an uncommon reaction. Many people even expect their bodies to, in a sense, shut down after eating.
Blood flow to the small intestine “dramatically increases” after a person eats.
This effect may cause fatigue.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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