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What Causes Increasing Tiredness While Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes?

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

Question: I have increasing tiredness from day to day I am 75 years old, have HBP, type 2 diabetes, male weigh 192, walk about 15 to 20 minutes daily but every time I sit to relax I just nod off to sleep, I get about 8 hours sleep every night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you need to run some tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

There are many possible causes for such symptoms include:
-Uncontrolled diabetes
-Low blood pressure
-Anemia
-Hypothyroidism
-Heart condition.

If your blood pressure is normal and diabetes is under control with treatment ,then the other causes should be taken in consideration.
I would suggest to consult your physician for a detailed medical history and physical examination.
You need to run some tests including:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia
-Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c
-Thyroid function tests: fT3, fT4 , TSH
-Lipid profile
If these tests are normal it might be necessary a cardiac check-up : ECG and heart ultrasound to exclude any heart condition.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.I will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar