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What Causes Tiredness And Sleepiness In A Diabetic Patient?
This afternoon, I became very tired, nervous and very sleepy. I had been out to the hardware store, the grocery store and had started a project of removing and replacing the caulk around the tub. I had to stop and lie down. I am a Type 2 diabetic, my blood glucose at the time was 137. I sleep off and on for 2 hours
Mon, 9 Dec 2019
Hello,
I don't believe that sleepiness and tiredness are related directly to diabetes. I think that a viral infection is probably causing it. You are not having well-controlled diabetes and HbA1c may be needed.
You should increase physical activity and improve diet. Also, do a total blood count to check for anemia and thyroid function.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I don't believe that sleepiness and tiredness are related directly to diabetes. I think that a viral infection is probably causing it. You are not having well-controlled diabetes and HbA1c may be needed.
You should increase physical activity and improve diet. Also, do a total blood count to check for anemia and thyroid function.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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