Sean-W
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 152
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
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- Diabetes!!!
Sorry I should of made my point a little clearer, When I say silent I refer to those who don't understand that it may be something linked to or as a result of their diabetes. Some might just consider it to be general tiredness overall. Never stopping and thinking it as you said could be high BS etc.No I do not think it is silent, many have said that they feel tired. Tiredness is a symptom of diabetes-usually when your blood sugar is too high, because the sugar in your blood is unable to get into other cells in your body to power them because you do not have enough insulin or you are resistant to insulin. Tiredness can also come from eating and processing too few carbohydrates to power your body and mind. Hope this helps
So to feel better-exercise to reduce insulin resistance, eat enough carbs in a regular pattern to power your body and mind (but not so many at one time that your blood sugar spikes beyond 8.5 at two hours after your meal.) And also mood can contribute to tiredness-laugh and have fun too!
Yeah that was me at one time. When it came to potatoes and bread. They were the bible pre and post condition for a while until I wised up and finally asked this fine group!Too many carbs was probably the main cause of my extreme tiredness - I was reduced to a more or less zombie like state for a number of years before I was diagnosed (type 2). And they can still occasionally knock me out if I eat a meal slightly too high in carbs. I do far better and am much more alert and "with it" on a very low carb higher fat diet. Switching to that to manage glucose levels (and weight) was a bonus "miracle" sleepiness cure for me. We don't actually need any carbs at all when we eat enough fattier and oilier foods to sustain us instead - and I think if you read some of the low carb testimonials & success stories you'll find that LCHF has solved the tiredness problem for many of us!
Robbity
Do you leave any time for sleep in your schedule!! I'm surprised you have time to blink you appear that busy.I am 77 don't sleep well on many nights but rarely feel tired during the day and I seem to have more energy than a lot of youngsters do these days they are the ones who are always saying they are tired. I am always doing something that keeps me busy housework shopping getting the meals and walking the dog and when I am not doing that I like to do some sewing so no time to feel tired
I am not saying everyone should be able to do as I do as many have problems that restrict them. I know I am very lucky that I have no other illnesses or mobility problems and I can still be active. Yes obviously I go to bed but often only get about 4 hours sleep I have not slept well for years long before diabetes. I believe that keeping active is good for my body and brain. Life is short for me now so I want to keep active and hopefully will be able to go on doing that for as long as possibleDo you leave any time for sleep in your schedule!! I'm surprised you have time to blink you appear that busy.
Your 77 years young! Enjoy each and every day. As long as you and your family are happy and healthy that's all that matters.I am not saying everyone should be able to do as I do as many have problems that restrict them. I know I am very lucky that I have no other illnesses or mobility problems and I can still be active. Yes obviously I go to bed but often only get about 4 hours sleep I have not slept well for years long before diabetes. I believe that keeping active is good for my body and brain. Life is short for me now so I want to keep active and hopefully will be able to go on doing that for as long as possible
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