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I find myself really sleepy after lunch and I'm trying to trace the problem by experimenting with my diet. But when I'm no longer able to function I reach for a
by thanatropism 3y ago
I find myself really sleepy after lunch and I'm trying to trace the problem by experimenting with my diet. But when I'm no longer able to function I reach for a ridiculous donut or similar and get the problem solved.
(Yes, I might have narcolepsy, possibly induced by night-time medication that's still hanging around; I take morning modafinil at fairly high dosages and try to take breaks to interrupt the tolerance process. I'm also experimenting with yerba mate, but the overall effect of that seems more suited for late-night social situations than getting amped for work.)
- sgc 3y agoUnless you are talking about a scale beyond what I understand from your comment, just take a 20 minute nap? That is perfectly acceptable, and considered the smarter way to deal with afternoon doldrums, in much of the world.
- bigdict 3y agoTry eating the same lunch you are used to, just less of it.
- ec109685 3y agoMeasure your glucose before, after and when you are tired using a finger prick test. You might be spiking and then crashing.
- spirit557 3y agoLook into "reactive hypoglycemia" You could also get a c peptide test and a1c at the same time. While your a1c may be normal range, c peptide can tell you if you are having to overproduce insulin to keep your a1c normal. c peptide from what i read is like an a1c but for insulin. you may have hyperinsulinemia. just a suggestion
- PcChip 3y agowhat are you eating for lunch? is it lots of carbs?