Type 2 Newly diagnosed type 2 need advice on symptoms

[David_uk37]

I try to keep my diet very simple but sometimes I get really tired like I’m gonna fall asleep why is this happening

 

[dighicks]

Have you tested your blood sugar when you feel tired?

 

[Shinner]

Tiredness I found was a sign my sugars were high. I found I could literally sleep standing up after a meal. So you need to check your bloods and if high drink plenty of water and do some exercise to try reducing them .

 

[Goonergal]

Hi @David_uk37 and welcome to the forum

As a starting point, here is a link to some useful information for newbies. Have a good read and ask as many questions as you like. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/

Does your tiredness occur shortly after eating? If so, as others have said, it could be due to high blood sugars. Or it could be completely unrelated to your diabetes. Do you have a blood glucose meter to test your blood sugars? If not. I’d strongly advise getting one as it will be a key tool in managing your diabetes. I’m tagging @Rachox who has some information about meters.

Finally, are you on any medication for diabetes? That information will guide others in the information and support they provide.

 

[VashtiB]

Hello and welcome,

I agree with the others that it is probably a good idea to test your blood sugar levels when you feel that way. They will either be okay in which case you may want to go to your doctor to allow for more investigation. If your blood sugar levels are high that may well be the culprit. It may be worth keeping a diary of what food you ate, any stress, illness or mood generally as well as blood sugar levels to see if there is a pattern.

Good luck.

 

[Rachox]

I agree with the other commentators who suggest that the tiredness may be due to high blood sugar levels after eating, can you tell us what type of food you eat, tell us for example one of the meals after which you felt sleepy?

I also recommend getting a home meter so here’s some info on meters, and to be clear I have no commercial connections with any of the companies mentioned. For a meter with cheap strips go for the Tee2 + found here:

http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product/tee2-plus-blood-glucose-meter/ with the strips found here:

http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product/tee2-testing-strips/


With more expensive strips is the Caresens Dual which I currently use, this one has the advantage of glucose and ketone testing in one machine, it’s to be found here:

https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/collections/caresens-dual


And to be totally transparent I used to use the SD Code Free which has the cheapest strips available. However I found itto be becoming less and less reliable, although I hear reliability may have improved now. Here it is for anyone wanting to give it a go:

http://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/blood-glucose-monitor/

and here for the extra strips

http://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/sd-codefree-test-strips-to-be-used-only-with-the-sd-monitor/

There are discount codes if you buy in bulk.

5 packs 264086

10 packs 975833


Don’t forget to check the box that you have diabetes so you can buy VAT free. (for all meters and strips)


Home Health have recently bought out this one too, but I haven’t heard any reviews yet:


https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/gluconavii-blood-sugar-meter-glucose-monitor-starter-kit/

 

[JoKalsbeek]

I try to keep my diet very simple but sometimes I get really tired like I’m gonna fall asleep why is this happening

When you say you're trying to keep your diet simple, you're kind of omitting the most important bit: What diet? There's a bunch of different ones, and quite a few of them aren't suitable for people with a metabolic disorder. If you're tired it usually means your blood sugars are too high, that'll throw you for a loop. As others have suggested, please do get a meter to check your blood glucose, and can you let us know what you eat and drink in a usual day? Are you on any medication?

Here's something that might help you on your way: https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html

Good luck!
Jo

 

[David_uk37]

Thanks all for the reply’s I’ve read they are symptoms of high sugar but when iv not eaten anything I don’t understand how

 

[lucylocket61]

Thanks all for the reply’s I’ve read they are symptoms of high sugar but when iv not eaten anything I don’t understand how

Our blood sugar levels can be high a lot of the time, not just when we eat.

Can you give us an idea of what you eat over the day? And what your blood test results from the GP were when you were diagnosed?

 

[lucylocket61]

Thanks all for the reply’s I’ve read they are symptoms of high sugar but when iv not eaten anything I don’t understand how

Ps are you on any meds for your type 2 diabetes?

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Thanks all for the reply’s I’ve read they are symptoms of high sugar but when iv not eaten anything I don’t understand how

Blood sugars can go up for a number of reasons. medication, like steroids (prednison etc), statins for cholesterol, but also stress, a bad night's sleep, a cold... Or your liver is helpfully dumping glucose because it thinks you should be higher because that's normal for you.