Posted on October 26, 2007 in Latest News
An improper glucose level in the blood, which requires insulin, is what diabetes is all about. The hormone insulin converts the glucose into energy and any impairment in this process results in diabetes.
Due to poor production of insulin in the body, the glucose remains unconverted to energy, and flows in the bloodstream causing fatigue. The body needs sugar for higher energy levels and when this is not available in adequate supply one feels tired.
Those with Type 1 diabetes experience fatigue because the body lacks insulin. In the case of Type 2 diabetes, the patient is prone to a condition called insulin resistance. In the case of the latter the body is unable to detect or properly use insulin.
Symptoms of Fatigue in Diabetics
Excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss even with an increased appetite, blurred vision, irritability, nodding off at odd times, skin problems etc are some symptoms of diabetes.
Causes of Fatigue in Diabetics
Other causes of fatigue in diabetics are dehydration, autonomic neuropathy, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problem etc.
Treatment of Fatigue in Diabetics
A diabetic feels tired due to a number of reasons and if he takes good care of his general health he can tackle this problem adequately.
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April 29th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Hello, My name is dan rodriguez
I have been a type one diabetes for about 18 years now and I am 22 years old good vision, intact legs and arms. However, I am very fatigued throughout the day and i have really bad back fatigue especially when I walk.
Do you have any suggestions??