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Being overweight can also play a role in low energy. People who carry extra weight may not have the energy to get out and do the things they enjoy.
The body's natural response to stress is to release hormones that increase the amount of blood sugar. For people living with diabetes, this rise in blood sugar can lead to decreased energy, as you read earlier. Not to mention, stress itself can be exhausting! So while there are lots of reasons you might be feeling low energy, there is more than one solution to take on this issue.
Then do what you can to face it or them head on. You are about to view a website that Sanofi US has not reviewed for content, accuracy, or completeness. Sanofi US does not endorse the website, and use of and access to this information is subject to the terms, limitations, and conditions set by the website. The Lowdown On Low Energy.
Fatigue isn't necessarily about being sleepy; it's often more about low energy. Trouble sleeping People living with diabetes face several situations that can affect the amount and quality of sleep they get.
You are about to leave TeamingUp for Diabetes. You will be taken to another Sanofi US website. To meet the global carbon emission goals set by world leaders at the Paris Climate Change Conference, we will all need to be living, working, and commuting with net zero energy use by Now is the time to start on the path toward zero energy living both in our personal lives and as advocates for zero energy communities. Simple, Sustainable Zero Energy Living Strategies that will help ensure you use less energy no matter what kind of home you live in: Unplug all electronics when not using them, so that phantom loads are eliminated.
Smart strip surge protectors are readily available at local hardware or home improvement stores and can make this an inexpensive and easy change. Purchase energy efficient electronics to help reduce plug loads and use them wisely.
Put your home in vacation mode when leaving for more than a couple of days. Unplug electronics and flip the breaker on your water heater. Replace all light bulbs in your home with LED bulbs.
To reduce the upfront expense, do this gradually as older bulbs burn out. Not only are LEDs more energy efficient, they last years longer than other bulbs.
Minimize use of energy intensive appliances such as hair dryers and irons. Faucets should allow water flow no greater than 1.
Turn your water heater down to below degrees and turn it off during vacations. Use your microwave for as much cooking as possible, as it is considerably more energy efficient than an oven or stove top. Use the energy-savings features of your dishwasher, especially the air-dry setting that prevents use of the electric heating element to dry dishes.
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Use task lighting and natural lighting wherever possible rather than full room electric lighting. Install insulated shades inside to keep the cold out on winter nights and keep the heat out on hot summer days.
Bring outdoor temperatures and breezes indoors. On hot days, close the windows to keep the summer heat out.
But when temperatures are pleasant, usually in the evening, open up the house. Operate outdoor shade screens and awnings to block unwanted heat during warm weather and capture valuable solar heat during the cooler months. Keep cool with portable or ceiling-mounted fans rather than air-conditioning.