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Can Diabetes Cause Fatigue And Sleepiness?

I am 62, male, diabetic. I recently have been experiencing a lot of fatigue. Unable to stay awake. Sleeping a lot. Today, I noticed that I have a swelling of my right abdomen. It is substantially larger and swollen unlike my left abdomen. What might be causing this?
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Fluctuations in blood glucose levels could cause fatigue and sleepiness in diabetes. Hence, it is essential to get your blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels checked regularly to keep it under control.
The other complaint what you are complaining of swelling in the right part of abdomen could be due to underlying pathology in the liver or gall bladder.
It would be advisable to get an ultrasound abdomen to know the status of these organs and consult Physician with the report for clinical assessment and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can Diabetes Cause Fatigue And Sleepiness?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Fluctuations in blood glucose levels could cause fatigue and sleepiness in diabetes. Hence, it is essential to get your blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels checked regularly to keep it under control. The other complaint what you are complaining of swelling in the right part of abdomen could be due to underlying pathology in the liver or gall bladder. It would be advisable to get an ultrasound abdomen to know the status of these organs and consult Physician with the report for clinical assessment and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.