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Tired after eating

After I eat, I become extremely sleepy. Is anyone else having this issue?

  1. Hi . Sleepiness related to type 2 diabetes is usually caused by low blood sugar. Do you take any diabetes medication just before you eat that might bring it down super low? There are lots of other reasons people become sleepy after eating though that are not related to diabetes. Here is an article from the Sleep Foundation that might interest you: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/why-do-i-get-sleepy-after-eating. Regardless, I would mention it to your doctor. We are not medical experts. You never know if it might be due to something that needs medical attention. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)

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