Diabetes Self-Management

FIGHTING FATIGUE

If you’re feeling fatigued, join the club. Fatigue is a common symptom that affects almost everyone with diabetes—whether they have type 1 or type 2. Ginger Viera, who has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1999, wants to nap when her blood glucose (sugar) drops.

“It makes my muscles so tired and weakens my mental energy as well,” she said. “The best naps are after severe low blood sugar, but I rarely have time for that with two kids and a busy work life.”

Whether you call it “being tired,” “sleepiness,” “exhaustion,” or “lacking energy,” fatigue can

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