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Sanjay Kalra¹, Rakesh Sahay²

¹Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India. brideknl@gmail.com.

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Summary

Diabetes fatigue syndrome (DFS) is a common condition causing tiredness in people with diabetes. Recognizing and managing DFS involves addressing lifestyle, medical, and diabetes-related factors for improved well-being.

Keywords:

Adrenal Anemia Fatigue syndrome Lifestyle modification Pituitary Thyroid Vascular complications Vitamin D deficiency

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Metabolic Disorders
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Fatigue is a prevalent symptom in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes Fatigue Syndrome (DFS) is proposed as a distinct clinical entity.
DFS is multifactorial, encompassing lifestyle, nutritional, medical, psychological, glycemic, endocrine, and iatrogenic causes.

Discussion:

Clinical pearls for diagnosing DFS are provided.
Strategies for identifying the etiologic factors of DFS are discussed.
Management approaches for DFS are outlined for healthcare providers.

Key Insights:

DFS is characterized by fatigue or easy fatigability in diabetic patients.
A comprehensive approach is necessary to identify the diverse causes of DFS.
Focusing on symptomatic well-being is crucial alongside glycemic control.

Outlook:

Further research into the pathophysiology and treatment of DFS is warranted.
Integration of DFS management into routine diabetes care is recommended.
Improving patient quality of life through addressing fatigue is a key objective.