Feeling low, no energy or motivation etc

[Energize]

Hi
Is feeling low, no energy or motivation, just feeling 'uck' typical of badly controlled blood sugars, please?

I'm Type 2, struggling to stick to any remote resemblance of 'healthy' food, and not feeling up to much. I've had a very stressful and extremely busy time over the past 2 1/2 yrs, during which period I was diagnosed, so never really had the opportunity to sort out suitable foods. Although I still have stresses, time is more available but I just can't be bothered to plan, shop and prepare meals etc. I don't have the physical or mental energy now.

When particularly low, I just want to eat something sweet, of course, maybe in an attempt to 'pick myself up' Of course this doesn't work!!!

Is this apathy, lack of motivation etc associated with badly controlled blood sugars? If so, with correct diet and better control, roughly how long does it take to feel better (appreciating that everyone is different)?

Thanks for any help
Cheers

 

[Osidge]

Hi Energize

You mention a life of stress with a diagnosis of diabetes in the middle of it and you certainly need to get your blood sugars under control. However I recognize the symptoms as ones that I have had. For me, they happened in conjunction with well controlled blood sugars and were (and sometimes still are) signs of depression. You might want to have a look at: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-dia ... epression/

Hope this helps.

Regards

Doug

 

[Gappy]

Those symptoms were typical of what I felt just before diagnosis. I immediately felt better on taking metformin so in my experience the high blood sugar did exaggerate the problem. I also accept it can be depression ( I was going through a legal battle for compensation after a serious accident) but the symptoms in my case noticeably improved once my blood sugar issues were being addressed

 

[SparkJack]

I can empathise with feeling low and not having the energy to do anything about it and making it worse. I came to a point where I decided to stop all the prevaricating (?) and take myself in hand. Each day I sit down and plan the folowing days meals. Time consuming to start with until you are used to what food does what. It helps to have some sort of structure so at the moment I belong to Weightwatchers and have adapted their points system. I eat fewer carbs. and keep an eye on the diabetes recommended plan for healthy eating on this web-site.If I slip sometimes but I've stopped beating myself up. As a reward it is possible to handle stress better because you feel better quite quickly. Depression lifts because you know you are doing something positive to help yourself and not letting things slide. Good luck and may your time on the computer in the early hours of the morning be less.

 

[Etty]

Hi

Is this apathy, lack of motivation etc associated with badly controlled blood sugars? If so, with correct diet and better control, roughly how long does it take to feel better (appreciating that everyone is different)?

Yes it probably is a major contributor. If you start on some structured program like Atkins, you should feel much better within a few weeks. Stress and lack of sleep are factors you need to get right too. You can get Atkins book cheaply online from Amazon. Check out dietdoctor dot com for a good straightforward description of how to low carb.