Increasing blood sugar level in diabetes can be responsible for fatigue, hence we are advised to pay attention to blood sugar management. So let us know about this in more detail.

Diabetic patients get tired sooner than normal people. Diabetic patients start feeling very tired after participating in small physical activities (diabetes fatigue). Most people do not understand the reason for fatigue, and they wonder why they feel tired without doing anything! The increasing blood sugar level in diabetes may be responsible for this, hence we are advised to pay attention to blood sugar management.

Dr. Manish Srivastava, Consultant Endocrinology, Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, has given some important tips on the causes of fatigue in diabetes and how to manage it. So let us know about this topic in more detail.

Does diabetes cause fatigue?

Dr. Manish Srivastava says, “Yes, diabetes can cause fatigue, because in diabetes there are fluctuations in blood pressure. Apart from this, due to lack of insulin, damage to blood vessels, lack of vitamins and minerals in the body, stress and anxiety, we do not get enough energy and feel tired.”

Increasing the amount of refined carbs in the diet increases the blood sugar level.

Keep these things in mind to control fatigue in diabetes

1. Try to control blood pressure

Keep checking blood pressure regularly. Contact your doctor and try to maintain your blood pressure level as per his instructions. Eat a healthy diet, giving priority to the consumption of green vegetables and fresh fruits. Do exercise for at least 25 to 30 minutes every day. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water regularly. Keep consulting your doctor from time to time.

2. Getting enough sleep will help

Getting enough sleep is important to avoid fatigue caused by diabetes (diabetes fatigue). Take special care to sleep early at night and wake up on time in the morning. If you still feel tired after this, you can rest in the afternoon also. The body moves itself during sleep.

3. Focus on stress and anxiety management

Due to stress and anxiety, there is fatigue in the body, especially for diabetic patients, the state of stress and anxiety can prove to be very harmful (diabetes fatigue). In such a situation, they should always be happy, watch good movies, listen to melodious music, spend time with their family and friends and participate in their favorite activities. Give priority to meditation, yoga and meditation.

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4. Give necessary nutrition to the body

To overcome the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body, drink plenty of water, consume fresh juice-filled fruits, eat nutritious food, consume milk, curd, pulses, eggs, fish etc. In this way you can get ample amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron and Zinc.

5. Take diabetes medicines on time

diabetic patients It is very important to take all the medicines recommended by the doctor on time. Do not be careless in this, many times people do not take medicines on time, due to which they have to face many types of problems later. If you do not want to feel tired due to diabetes, then keep taking medicines regularly.

You can also control your blood sugar level by controlling food cravings. Image: Adobe Stock

6. Consult a doctor

Diabetic patients must keep in touch with the doctor from time to time and follow the instructions given by the doctor. Negligence towards medical treatment can prove harmful for your body in many ways. Especially in case of diabetes, the risk of problems related to fatigue, obesity, heart related problems increases. Therefore regular medical checkup is necessary.

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