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08/25/09 01:07 PM

"My husband on metformin for 6 months . He is still so low energy he cannot work. Dr says fasting BG and A1C fine. Will energy levels ever raise"
Asked By: octsmom  
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Diaginosed 7 months ago. Fasting BG 120 to 135. Last A1C 6.7 High Blood pressure which he takes Lisprinil 20 mg once a day ffor. Morning pressure before meds is140 to 155 over 89 to 107. Doc says numbers okay. Doesn't want to give him any medicines unless absolutely must because of side effects. Have discussed this low energy with him and he says who knows. He did have stress test after fainting, which looked good. He is 53. He has nerve damage in his feet, and just started on anatripline.

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08/25/09 06:16 PM

Low energy is a common problem not only for patients with diabetes, but for a lot of the population in general. There are many potential causes. I would suggest a good multivitamin without iron unless he is found to be anemic. I would say he probably was tested for iron deficiency, but check to make sure. You should also check thyroid function and vitamin D levels, as many people today are very low on vitamin D. Amitriptyline causes drowsiness that may linger on until the next day. Check with your health care team for a possible solution. Good luck!!
Answered By: susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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