Feeling Tired
Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great week. I would normally do my blog post on Sunday but I wanted to get it done early as my internet is playing up at the moment and I don't know if I would be able to post on Sunday and so here I am.
I wanted to write about feeling tired, lately I have been feeling tired and just plain exhausted. It is not really Diabetes related, it is mainly work and lack of sleep. I feel I am constantly on the go, I rarely stop and it would be nice to just stop for a moment and breathe.
I admit that my tiredness is sometimes Diabetes related,with the activities I do my blood glucose levels can be like a rollercoaster. However I try to keep my Diabetes under control as best as I can and I utilise my insulin pump settings.
Feeling constantly tired can be draining, I find at times I don't want to do anything even though there is plenty of things I could be doing. That example can be linked to lack of motivation.
Here are some tips that might help if you are experiencing tiredness, I believe to try and combat the tiredness it is important to
- Have an early night, go to bed early
- Try to get at least 8 hours sleep
- Use a sleep spray, I use The Body Shop Quiet Night Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist
- Use a sleep mask to block out any light
- Have a to-do list, if you have a lot of things to get done a to do list may help
- Listen to music something upbeat to get you moving
- Take up an exercise activity such as walking, it is a great way to get moving
- Have something in your life to look forward to, whether it be going for a coffee with a friend or having a date with your partner. Having those things should give you the motivation to get out and about
Don't forget I have setup a Facebook Page Type One Diabetes & Life
Until next time
Jenna
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