possible Diabetic???

[pem2005]

Hi everybody,
I am a housewife who is trying to conceive through IVF. I had  a failed IVF and am going for the next cycle next month..
I have been lately getting tired so easily. And my eyes would turn red and heavy when i go out. i cant hold out for more than an hour before my eyes turn red and i start yawning. I am often getting headaches when i get up in the morning. Does it sound like i have Diabetes?
thanks in advance
pem

[JDRF-Team-ES]

The symptoms that you describe don't necessarily indicate diabetes in and of themselves.  If you were also complaining of excessive thirst and urination and loss of weight and muscle aches; the combination of symptoms might suggest that you get tested for diabetes.  There may be other causes for your tiredness and headaches related to the IVF meds and I would talk with your doctor about this.  Additionally, going through IVF can be a very tiring and stressful process in and of itself, so don't be too hard on yourself if you do tire easily.  I wish you much luck and success in this next round of IVF.
es

[pem2005]

I forgot to mention another symptom :-) ... i have severe pain on my foot when i get up in the morning which lasts for abt a couple of hours..
I am not sure if all the symptoms are related at all..
Thank you in advance..
pem

[JDRF Team SGG]

I am a long-time type 1 diabetic. I ALWAYS yawn when my glucose levels are dropping too low. Muscle cramps can happen when low, also. It may not hurt to have a glucose tolerance test, which might rule out either diabetes or hypoglycemia.

[pem2005]

Thanks lot for your input. I got an appointment with my Doc next week. So, i will talk to him and see what he finds out.  
Have a good day!!! Bye