HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can severe Breathlessness Along With Tiredness Be Treated?

I keep having shortness of breath, light headed,and feeling like I can t stay up, very tired. It happens when I am getting up, walking or just standing. It feels like I have been running and can t catch my breath and huffing and puffing, I have been in the hospital and they have run test on my heart and lungs but could not find out why. I am diabetic, have arthritis, and nephropathy. I sweat a lot and have no energy.
Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Report Abuse
Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through the details mentioned.
Since all the tests for checking heart and lung functions have shown no abnormality, then one needs to look at how good is blood glucose control. If you are diabetic and on appropriate medication then fasting blood glucose should be <100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg and HbA1c<6.8. If these values are achieved and maintained, then invariably the diabetic person remains as fit as a normal healthy person. So please ensure that your blood glucose is maintained as mentioned. Arthritis or nephropathy may not make you feel so tired or drained of energy. So please look at your blood glucose control Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can severe Breathlessness Along With Tiredness Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through the details mentioned. Since all the tests for checking heart and lung functions have shown no abnormality, then one needs to look at how good is blood glucose control. If you are diabetic and on appropriate medication then fasting blood glucose should be 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg and HbA1c 6.8. If these values are achieved and maintained, then invariably the diabetic person remains as fit as a normal healthy person. So please ensure that your blood glucose is maintained as mentioned. Arthritis or nephropathy may not make you feel so tired or drained of energy. So please look at your blood glucose control Thanks