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Feeling lightheaded and tired

Kayleigh88

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Type of diabetes
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Diet only
So ive been trying to cutting the carbs for awhile now but by afternoon time I am feeling lightheaded and tired a lot then after I have my tea I feel abit better again is this normal and will it get better?
 
It could well be you haven't replaced the lost calories and nutrients. There is bound to be a deficit in energy levels if you just cut carbs without increasing either fats or protein or both. You need to keep an eye on calories as well as carbs. I hope you feel better soon.
 
So ive been trying to cutting the carbs for awhile now but by afternoon time I am feeling lightheaded and tired a lot then after I have my tea I feel abit better again is this normal and will it get better?
As Bluetit says, if you reduce carbs you need to have something else instead. I recommend fat of some kind. Fills you up nicely and doesn't affect bg.
 
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