Can diabetes be the cause behind my lethargy and heart palpitations?
ADVERTISEMENT

Q. I am a diabetic and feel very tired. Please suggest me tests.

Answered by
Dr. Ankush Dhaniram Gupta
and medically reviewed by Dr. K Shobana
This is a premium question & answer published on Oct 04, 2017 and last reviewed on: Jun 30, 2023

Hello doctor,

I am a 70 year old lady. Over 10 years, I am diabetic. My fasting sugar is 160 mg/dL and PP 200 mg/dL. I do not have any other complications. I am feeling tired due to insufficient blood. I am having heart palpitations on and off due to insufficient blood. Currently, I am taking Voglinorm 0.3, Jalra 50 mg and Gemer 2 mg once a day. I am attaching my laboratory test results for your reference. Kindly suggest medicines or tests to find out the weakness.

#

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I had a look at your test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all congratulations for maintaining your body weight and keeping the blood sugar under control. As I always say if you can control your weight and diet, then you can control your sugar too. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) is high which should be around 100 and postprandial (PP) is fine. You need to tell me the HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) level whether it is really controlled or not. As you said you are controlling well on oral medications and have no other complications except weakness and palpitations which is very common in diabetics. You need to make sure there are no hypoglycemic episodes which also cause weakness. If that is the cause for your weakness, you can confirm it by doing regular sugar tests at home with glucometer. In that case dose of the drugs need to be changed after consulting your physician. Weakness can be caused by anemia which can be corrected by taking an injection of vitamin B12 once in six months and oral Iron tablets regularly. As a diabetic you need to take care of certain issues. Take care of your feet by checking your feet every day. Do an eye checkup once in every six months. Do regular blood tests such as serum creatinine, urea, FBS, HbA1c level, random glucose testing (RBS) and electrocardiogram (ECG). Make sure you visit your physician regularly. It is must to get the Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination and its booster.


Was this answer helpful?

 | 

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!



Related Questions:
Why do I feel tired during the daytime, even after sleeping 8 to 9 hours at night?

.. need to assure you that the sleep disturbances that you are experiencing are because of not having a routine in your sleep timings. You need to understand that your profession is such that you may have tedious work hours and cause an excessive amount o   Read full

Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which affects the uptake and use of glucose by the human body ... Types Of Diabetes Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus:   Read full

Why does my blood sugar levels increase after eating high carb or sugary foods?

Hba1c (hemoglobin A1C) is another way to diagnose diabetes ... When the fasting blood glucose lies between 6 to 69 percent, it suggests an impaired blood sugar level and after two hours of eating, when the   Read full

Also Read Answers From:

ideaComprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case

Also Read


PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions.  Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this.  Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades.  Read more»

Ask your health query to a doctor online?

Ask a Diabetologist Now

* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.