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[flygirl69]

Hi my name is Vicki and I was diagnosed with T2 in October 2014, I slept excessively had a blood test and that's how I found out.

Does anyone else sleep alot and if so what have you done to sort it out or is it forever part of the condition ?

 

[Liam1955]

@flygirl69 - Hello and Welcome to the Forum. In the early days of being diagnosed I was always tired, sleepy and lacked energy. Are you testing your blood sugars on a daily basis? And are you diet/exercise controlled or on medication? If so, what?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hi and welcome,

The tiredness normally comes with high blood sugar levels and eating too many carbohydrates. Once your levels come down and you find yourself a better way of eating, the tiredness will go and your energy levels will be better than ever. Even non-diabetics can fall asleep after a carb laden meal.

I'll tag @daisy to come with her guide for new members. Have a read and take note of the role of carbohydrates, and have a good read round the forums. If you have any questions, you may find the answers by using the search box, otherwise, just ask.

 

[zoze_j]

Hi Vicki! Welcome!

I'm T1 and always tired - I sleep a lot! Though I've come to the realisation it's partly down to a vitamin D deficiency, and partly down to the fact I'm lazy & like my bed far too much!

 

[Southbeds]

Take look at the lowcarb diet