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12/07/08 08:51 PM

"Can diabetes cause severe tiredness? Does it matter if it's high or low sugar level to cause tiredness?"
Asked By: hawke86  
Category: Type 2

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I have had diabetes for about five years. I also have epilepsy. Can it cause any eye problems? I am already legally blind.

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12/09/08 06:29 AM

Diabetes can contribute to a great deal of metabolic stress and instability, thus taxing your bodies’ regulatory systems, and it is not uncommon to experience fatigue and low energy levels when the body is unable to get the nutrients it needs from food, due to insufficient insulin or a nutrient deficient diet. When blood glucose levels are under excellent control, however, and you are able to be somewhat active, your energy levels increase and most people find they feel GREAT. Poorly controlled blood glucose, on the other hand, often contributes to generalized fatigue and lack of zest for life. . . And it is not uncommon for people to come back to the office after a week of receiving supplemental insulin, stating they have not felt so good in years. Unstable glucose levels can also contribute to blurring of vision, slow visual adaptation to change, increased ocular pressure, and cataracts, as well as more serious problems such as retinopathy. If your blood glucose is generally above target, it is likely you are experiencing considerable fatigue which may well be alleviated through use of a more aggressive diabetes management regimen. It is also possible that the medications you take for treatment of epilepsy are contributing to some of the sleepiness and fatigue you are experiencing. Whatever the cause, however, excellent control of your blood glucose and practice of the Healthy Self Care Behaviors listed to the left of your screen, are KEY to renewal of your energy and zest for life. Best to you in your search for answers!
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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