You’re not imagining it.
You’re not lazy.
You’re not just “getting older.”
You’re tired — chronically, relentlessly tired — and it’s not going away with a nap or a strong coffee. And when you Google “diabetes fatigue,” all you get is a bunch of medical jargon or articles telling you to “just eat better” and “move more.”
Thanks for nothing, internet.
This post is for you — the person with Type 2 diabetes who’s done all the “right things,” and still feels like they’ve been hit by a truck every damn day.
What’s Actually Happening in Your Body
Let’s get real. Your body is in a constant state of imbalance. Whether your blood sugars are too high, too low, or swinging like a wrecking ball, your energy levels are taking the hit.
Your Cells Are Starving
When your insulin isn’t working properly, glucose (your main energy source) doesn’t get into your cells. It just floats around in your bloodstream causing chaos — while your cells scream for fuel. That’s why you’re tired. Your body is trying to run on empty.
Your Brain Is Fogged the Fuck Up
Your brain runs on glucose. When blood sugar levels go too high or crash too low, your cognitive function takes a nosedive. Welcome to diabetes brain fog — the struggle to focus, remember things, or form a clear thought without wanting to scream.
Read more about how blood sugar affects the brain — if you’re not too exhausted, that is.
The Emotional Load Is Real
Nobody talks about the mental toll of being diabetic. You’re managing numbers, food, movement, emotions, appointments — every single day. It’s a full-time job with no paycheck.
And it’s lonely. Because unless someone lives with this sh*t too, they don’t get it.
That emotional exhaustion is very real — and it feeds into the physical burnout. It’s a vicious cycle.
“But I’m Doing Everything Right… Why Do I Still Feel Like Crap?”
Because managing Type 2 diabetes isn’t a straight line. Even when you do your part, your body might not play along. Hormones, stress, sleep (or lack of), hidden carbs, dehydration — it all adds up.
This is where mindset becomes your most powerful tool.
Mindset Isn’t Just Woo-Woo — It’s Your Survival Kit
Listen, I’m not here to slap a motivational quote on your pain and call it a day. That’s BS.
But I am here to tell you that how you think about your condition can either lift you out of the mud — or sink you deeper into it. And no one’s going to flip that switch for you.
You have to take the wheel.
It starts with understanding your limits, being brutally kind to yourself, and building strategies that are rooted in your reality — not some perfect Instagram meal plan.
What Can You Actually Do?
1. Stop Blaming Yourself
Seriously. Guilt will drain you faster than high blood sugar. You’re human, not a pancreas.
2. Prioritize Rest Without Guilt
Rest is productive. Say it again: Rest. Is. Productive.
3. Create a Blood Sugar Routine That Works for You
This isn’t one-size-fits-all. If you need help figuring this out, you’re not weak — you’re wise.
Check out my guide: 7 Things No One Tells You About Type 2 Diabetes (Free download. Real talk.)
4. Focus on the Win, Not Perfection
You showed up today. You checked your levels. You made one better food choice. That’s the win. Stack them.
Let’s Cut the Crap — and Cut Through the Noise
If you’re sick of being told to “just eat better,” and you’re ready to work with someone who actually gets it… someone who lives with diabetes and works in mindset and mental health…
Let’s talk. No pressure. No scripts. Just real support.
👉 Click here to see how we can work together