{"id":13491,"date":"2023-03-16T11:43:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T11:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=13491"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:56:38","slug":"diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes And Fatigue | Can Diabetes Affect Your Energy Levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels\/#Is_Fatigue_A_Symptom_Of_Diabetes\" title=\"Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Diabetes?&nbsp;\">Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Diabetes?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels\/#Diabetes_And_Fatigue_%E2%80%93_Potential_Causes\" title=\"Diabetes And Fatigue &#8211; Potential Causes\">Diabetes And Fatigue &#8211; Potential Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels\/#How_Can_You_Manage_Fatigue_Caused_By_Diabetes\" title=\"How Can You Manage Fatigue Caused By Diabetes?\">How Can You Manage Fatigue Caused By Diabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-fatigue-can-diabetes-affect-your-energy-levels\/#Diabetes_And_Fatigue_Tips_To_Deal_with_Diabetes_Fatigue\" title=\"Diabetes And Fatigue | Tips To Deal with Diabetes Fatigue\">Diabetes And Fatigue | Tips To Deal with Diabetes Fatigue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Many pieces of research have confirmed that approximately 85% of people who suffer from chronic fatigue are also suffering from uncontrolled sugar levels. The likelihood of experiencing weariness doubles up if you have diabetes. Therefore, diabetes and fatigue is a commonly discussed topic. People may have a number of other symptoms that together may be associated with psychological, medical, metabolic, endocrine, and acute or chronic issues. Read this blog further to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13491\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fatigue_A_Symptom_Of_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Diabetes?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin is required to move glucose from the blood into our cells where it may be used as fuel. Since the major purpose of blood glucose is to supply energy to cells, excessive insulin accumulation may deprive the blood of the glucose it needs to transport to cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)&nbsp;can cause fatigue. The body cannot use glucose as energy when blood glucose levels are too high, which can lead to exhaustion or tiredness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sugar in our blood cannot enter our cells when there is insufficient insulin or when the insulin is not functioning properly, which prevents our cells from getting the energy they require. Thus, we experience fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sense of being occasionally worn out, drained, or fatigued is one that many people with diabetes would describe. In addition to being brought on by stress, exertion, or a lack of a good night&#8217;s sleep, it could also be a result of having blood glucose levels that are either too high or too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4hr0-Hi-j8IuJAmoHRSzcjBWTHwXPmj6PM0DhMXcw7ODdkQ82XmvrNERxJ0pkLbLkAd0nMzX-xCLI0UNWz3QfshHOUMopkAlzF15UW7dbG3HHAh_RStmJebIxOr7kGb9YMz5snGqsObn\" alt=\"Diabetes And Fatigue - Potential Causes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_And_Fatigue_%E2%80%93_Potential_Causes\"><\/span><strong>Diabetes And Fatigue &#8211; Potential Causes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With diabetes, blood glucose fluctuations are frequently regarded as the primary source of fatigue. Additional associated factors that can cause fatigue and are frequently observed in people with diabetes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability to sleep well or insomnia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypothyroidism&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low amounts of testosterone&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renal failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication adverse consequences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal skipping and a lack of exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/hw4kCE9LDNUxstdqbieRKQhcIP4kQX7wpET28TC00TRUDnoCanuJ0q_g9KFW6fhQ10NsXE2_dlSbjc4dXTHXj-vZLwlubUh_XzNra1XOwUw-SoyDsgOWKE4hqxjwxQhagffF1FWzcjuD\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Manage_Fatigue_Caused_By_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Manage Fatigue Caused By Diabetes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When treating diabetes and the fatigue associated with it, one needs to treat both of them together. From making healthy lifestyle changes to focusing on improving your mental health, there are a few ways you can manage fatigue caused by diabetes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Changes In Lifestyle<\/em><\/strong><br>Good health is based on healthy lifestyle choices that we choose to make. It includes maintaining a healthy diet, exercising on a regular basis, and controlling weight. Each of these factors has the potential to increase your energy levels while also regulating blood sugar levels in your body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Social Assistance<\/em><\/strong><br>Make sure your family is on board with your diabetes management by having a conversation with them. When you have some energy, make it a point to spend time with your friends as you engage in your favorite activities with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Mental Health&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><br>Diabetes is more likely to cause depression. Serotonin levels can be raised by working out regularly, which can help you cope with depression. Visit your therapist to seek some much-needed help in such situations. A therapist&#8217;s group or one-on-one sessions may also be helpful for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-thyroid-how-to-lead-a-healthy-life\/\">Read More &#8211; Diabetes And Thyroid &#8211; How To Lead A Healthy Life?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Z2PyDs6WowUY7knj0RRMfwo7IGCq2s-EcYTZizPBBbf6s-4qUfmQ0xxIGSwXaJ93eWFifPkAsPyvo6YYa5pt7GkLzDeeJPi-Fu9KTopD9X0JgyJwA1UOvsWgVjYfUbg-RUc4b0xXTdZY\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_And_Fatigue_Tips_To_Deal_with_Diabetes_Fatigue\"><\/span><strong>Diabetes And Fatigue |<\/strong> <strong>Tips To Deal with Diabetes Fatigue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips that can help you deal with diabetes fatigue-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular exercise&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut down on sugar and processed foods from your diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink a lot&nbsp;of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid drinking too much alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consume protein, fiber, and fat in each meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consume carbohydrates in moderation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never skip meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consume caffeine moderately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try yoga or meditation as relaxing exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Take Care Of Morning Fatigue?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Even after getting a full night&#8217;s sleep, if you frequently feel exhausted in the morning, it may be worthwhile to check your blood sugar after waking up to determine whether this is the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes frequently causes fatigue, but it doesn&#8217;t have to persist forever. When fatigue interferes with regular activities like work, school, and family responsibilities, it might be concerning. Discuss with your doctor how to control your diabetes and fatigue. Follow all the pieces of advice given by your health coach if you wish to keep your sugar levels within the range. 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