Tired all the time

[coralkay12]

I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for the last 3 years. I'm always tired even when my blood sugars are normal does anybody else get this as I'm sleeping most of the day and night x

 

[catherinecherub]

I'll bump your post up for a reply from other Type1s.

Have you had your thyroid function checked? Extreme tiredness can have many causes anaemia and underactive thyroid being two of them.

 

[coralkay12]

Thanks and are they serious? Xxx

 

[Robinredbreast]

Thanks and are they serious? Xxx

They are treatable, have a google about Thyroid conditions, I got my information from the library when my 7 year old was having 'tiredness problems' went to see our GP and she had blood tests and was borderline, so no medication

Good luck RRB

 

[noblehead]

You shouldn't feel tired with type 1 diabetes, especially if your diabetes is well controlled, as others have said go see your gp and ask for blood tests to determine the cause.

 

[anna29]

Thanks and are they serious? Xxx

Can be treated and corrected via GP meds and advice .
I felt million times better once started on thyroxine meds .
Got my energy and zest back on track again .

Prior to this - was sleeping the days away !

Now have my thyroid function test TFT done three times a year .
This way my GP can keep eye on this .

Lack of vitamin D can also affect some persons .
I was well below the acceptable level .50
Came in at 23.7 - so use vitamin D supplements to keep my
levels much improved .

 

[JoshuaBakerr]

I'm a type 1, have been for 18 years almost and I'm tired ALL the time. But my iron levels in my blood are perfect, just think it's part of being a young adult haha!