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Low on energy after eating food or Tea
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I am low on Vitamin D , B12 and Iron for which I had been taking supplements but I have in between now, rather trying to balance these levels with balanced diet for Iron and B12 and for Vitamin D I take supplements when I feel like taking.
My question is when I eat my meal I suddenly feel a tremendous dip in energy and a feeling of sleepiness which is causing hindrance in my day to day office work and life. Struggling to pay attention to meetings and my mind thinks multiple thoughts at the same time. Need help Please !!
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
If doctor is advised to take medication for your condition to certain period you should not give any break in between.. just finish the course. If possible get your thyroid level also checked (..thyroid profile)drink plenty of fluids.. reduce screen time especially one hour before sleeping.. just relax
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Dr. Emad Mohammed
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Reasons behind Weakness or sleepiness after meals are high carbohydrate diet or insulin resistance. When you take a high carbohydrate diet or when you have insulin resistance there is increase surge of insulin due to which your body goes into relative hypoglycaemia state which makes you sleepy and dull.
Regarding supplements it is always better to take supplements as adviced by the physician and that which targets specific vitamin deficiencies.
Next Steps
1. Eat small meals more frequently or meals high is vegetables, salads, protein and low in carbohydrates.
2. Get blood investigations such as RBS, Hba1c done to know your blood glucose levels.
3. Consult a endocrinologist.
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