Okay. So I’m fairly new to this whole Diabetes thing and I was wondering if anyone could answer this question…
Why do I always feel tired?
For context. I think I’ve got some aggravating factors. I worked overnights for 15 years, so my body clock is…well, f*cked. I’ve also got two young kids, one of which is still yet to sleep through the night and as yet, sleeps in Mums bed, meaning I’ve been sleeping on the sofa, which likely doesn’t help with how well I sleep.
All this taken into consideration; is it normal to feel this constantly ready for a nap?
Yeah, like the other commenter said, fatigue is a common symptom of sustained hyperglycemia. I remember being exhausted all the fucking time right before I was diagnosed. And I still get there rarely if I make poor eating decisions.
Another thing to look out for is hypothyroidism. It’s unfortunately more common in diabetics, and can also contribute to fatigue.