Hi my name is Tina

I have been a diabetic for about two years now. Mine is type two diabetes and is controled. I have been married for all most 18 years now and I have two kids a daughter that is 17 and a son that is 10 and mildly autistic. The autism is hard to deal with, but the diabetes lately has been harder for me. I have noticed in the last six months or so that I want to sleep more and more. I take my sugar meds and my BP meds before I eat in the moring and I want to go to sleep for 2 or 3 hours everyday no matter weather I take my meds before I eat or after. I am not sure whats going on but, what I would like to know is this Normal? is this how I am supposed to feel all the time? My husband just finished two weeks off and that is all I have done almost everyday since he has been home is sleep and he is getting so angry about it but, I just can't help myself If I sit down for a while I just want to sleep and out I go. If anyone has any suggestions or answers for me Please talk to me I am desprate. I tried iron and vitaman C that didn't work. I tried vitaman B12 that didn't work. Please Help.

Whenever I feel tired it's usually because my glucose levels are high. I don't know what yours run but try checking them when you feel that way and let your doctor know. Also, food has a lot to do with how people feel. Maybe try some different meal combinations.

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Christopher Berry
Diabetic Discussion

Hi Tina. Chris is right about checking your blood glucose levels often and to see if they are in range when you feel this way. High or low blood sugar can make you tired. Untreated low blood sugar or severely high blood sugar can be immediately dangerous.

You also should also have a complete blood panel, with a hemoglobin test to screen for anemia.

You also need a thyroid screen (TSH) to check your thyroid levels, and it wouldn't hurt to check serum vitamin levels, specifically B12.

Your doctor can determine if additional tests, such as a cortisol test ,need to be done.

Some anti hypertensive meds (for high blood pressure) can cause fatigue, especially beta blockers. Your doctor may have to adjust your dose, and your BP should be checked.

You need to see your doctor right as soon as you can.

If all tests are normal, make sure you are eating enough carbs per day (severely restricting carbs will cause fatigue), and spacing your meals, and eat at least 1x every few hours. Make sure you eat complex carbs (like whole grains) and protein at every meal.

Are you sleeping properly during the night? Do you wake up a lot or have trouble breathing? Sometimes sleep disorders like Sleep Apnea can cause fatigue during the day. Sleep Apnea occurs when a person temporarily stops breathing in their sleep. It is more common in Type 2 diabetics/those who are overweight or obese. This is a serious disorder, and needs to be treated.

Don't give up, but see your doctor as soon as you can!