Fatigue is one of the recognized symptoms of diabetes. When glucose regulation is disrupted, the body may not use energy as efficiently as it normally would.
However, fatigue is extremely nonspecific. Poor sleep, anemia, infections, thyroid disorders, heart or lung problems, dehydration, stress, medication side effects, and many other conditions can cause the same symptom.
### When should you pay attention?
Consider speaking with a healthcare professional if fatigue:
* appears without an obvious reason
* persists for several weeks
* is becoming progressively worse
* occurs with increased thirst or urination
* is accompanied by
