Why do people with long-term high blood sugar easily feel sleepy?

People with long-term high blood sugar are prone to drowsiness, which not only affects daily life and work, but also causes potential harm to health. So, why do people with long-term high blood sugar easily feel drowsy? This article will analyze in detail from the following aspects.

1. Poor blood sugar control If a person has high blood sugar for a long time and has poor blood sugar control, it will lead to a series of complications, including neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, etc. These complications will affect the normal physiological functions of the human body, making people feel tired and sleepy. In addition, long-term high blood sugar will also affect the human immune system, making the body susceptible to viruses and bacteria, thus causing symptoms such as colds and fever, which will also make people feel tired and sleepy.

2. Side effects of drugs Drugs for the treatment of diabetes may have some side effects, such as hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal reactions, allergic reactions, etc. Among them, hypoglycemia is the most common side effect, which can cause people to feel dizzy, weak, flustered, sweating and other symptoms, which can also make people feel tired and sleepy. In addition, some anti-diabetic drugs may damage the liver and kidney functions of the human body, causing physical fatigue and sleepiness. Therefore, people who use anti-diabetic drugs for a long time should have regular liver and kidney function tests to ensure that their liver and kidney functions are normal.

3. Improper diet If you consume high-sugar, high-fat, and high-salt foods for a long time, it will have an adverse effect on the body's blood sugar level, leading to fatigue and drowsiness. In addition, improper diet will also affect the body's digestive system, making the body prone to indigestion, bloating and other symptoms, which will also make people feel tired and sleepy. Therefore, people with long-term high blood sugar should pay attention to healthy diet and try to choose low-sugar, low-fat, and low-salt foods.

4. Lack of exercise. Proper exercise can promote the body's metabolism and enhance the body's immunity, thereby improving symptoms such as physical fatigue and drowsiness. In addition, exercise can also help the body consume excess calories and fat, reduce weight, and lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, people with long-term high blood sugar should adhere to proper exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc.

5. Lack of sleep If you lack sleep for a long time or your sleep quality is poor, your body's metabolic rate will decrease, which will affect your blood sugar level and lead to symptoms such as fatigue and drowsiness. In addition, lack of sleep will affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to viruses and bacteria, which will cause colds, fevers and other symptoms, which will also make you feel tired and sleepy. Therefore, people with long-term high blood sugar should maintain good sleeping habits and ensure adequate sleep time and quality.

6. Psychological factors If you are in a negative emotional state such as anxiety, tension, depression, etc. for a long time, the endocrine system of the human body will be disordered, which will affect the blood sugar level and cause symptoms such as physical fatigue and drowsiness. In addition, psychological factors will also affect the human immune system, making the human body susceptible to viruses and bacteria, thus causing symptoms such as colds and fever, which will also make people feel tired and sleepy. Therefore, people with long-term high blood sugar should maintain a good attitude and actively face the challenges and difficulties in life.

In short, there are many reasons why people with long-term high blood sugar are prone to drowsiness, including poor blood sugar control, side effects of drugs, improper diet, lack of exercise, lack of sleep and psychological factors. In order to improve this situation, people with long-term high blood sugar should pay attention to controlling blood sugar levels, using drugs reasonably and maintaining a healthy diet.

He Yujie, Department of Diabetes 4, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hebei Province