Tired All The Time It Could Be Your Diabetes
After all, people with type 2 diabetes are roughly 10 times more likely to experience fatigue compared with those without the chronic condition, according to a study on adults with the condition. “Glucose is a major source of energy for all cells in our body, especially the brain,” explains Deena Adimoolam, MD, an endocrinologist at Mount Sinai in New York City and a spokesperson for the Endocrine Society. “With type 2 diabetes, though, glucose levels are high and the glucose is unable to enter the cells, meaning the cells have less energy overall to function....