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Yes, that's exactly my point. What is the mechanism that induces fatigue in me, and others? It has worsened in tandem with the progession of the diabetes. The fact that some diabetics don't experience it doesn't invalidate it. Maybe a comparison might help identify the cause: My diabetes is...

Thank you. Done. The question was primarily a scientific one (although bearing on my situation). On the face of it the evidence suggests that the way diabetes engenders fatigue is via inadequate insulin - failing to provide the cells with enough of the fuel they need. (It's not clear what...

I’m trying to work out what can be done, if anything, about fatigue. I’m told that the reason I’m tired much of the time - even slight exertions can exhaust me - is because the blood glucose is not getting to my cells in the amount it should, and so with insufficient fuel the cells don’t...

Thank you, that was encouraging. I certainly will get back on the diet specifics. It's all a bit overwhelming at the moment and the persistent nausea on top of the exhaustion has hit me for six.

What an incredibly helpful set of responses. Thank you. It makes such a difference. t." I didn't know you could get these yourself, I thought you had to have a prescription, so yes please. I do take the Metformin with meals so it makes your suggestion even more relevant. The nausea is so...

Many thanks for your replies. I’ve read through the links you kindly pointed to as well as all the other info on the website. Here’s more background, as requested. I went to the GP with a severe tiredness complaint, going back two months. He arranged a blood test. It came back with a glucose...

I’m recently diagnosed with T2 and the pattern of exhaustion, no appetite and queasiness that led me to get tested in the first place continues. I was active, low weight and no family history of diabetes before this year and I wonder if anyone else starting from this position has found ways to...