Sleepy after meals

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Sleepy after meals

Asked for Male, 38 Years

I feel extremely tired and sleepy right after eating any meal like lunch or dinner. Is this a sign of any disease like diabetes - but my blood sugar is normal? What can I do to avoid sleepiness?

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Dr. Dharmendra Singh

General Physician 17 yrs exp Indore

Reduce carbohydrate intake

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Dr. Nikhil N G General Practitioner 4 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikhil N G

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Postprandial lethargy and drowsiness is common in many people. Try having light meals. Do not completely full your stomach. Have small and frequent meals. Reduce intake of sugar, oil, ghee, non veg, curd, carbohydrate rich foods in your lunch. All these make you feel drowsy after meals.

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