Diabetes Signs: These 12 symptoms of diabetes are most visible at night, life can be lost in sleep, keep a close watch

Never try to take diabetes lightly. In this, the sugar level in the blood fluctuates suddenly, which can prove fatal. Never ignore its symptoms and some are seen only at night.

Diabetes is a long-term disease. It troubles most patients throughout their lives. In this, insufficient insulin is produced inside the body or the body is unable to use it properly. Due to which blood sugar starts increasing. The symptoms of diabetes can be managed by medicines and lifestyle changes. There are many symptoms of high blood sugar. Some of these are such that they often appear at night. Therefore, if you usually have this problem at night, then you may have diabetes. Also, take measures to manage them, because sometimes they become fatal.

Why do the symptoms of diabetes appear at night?

Diabetic patients may experience sudden high (hyperglycemia) or low (hypoglycemia) blood sugar levels during sleep. Both conditions can be dangerous for the patient and require treatment.

Low sugar at night

A drop in blood sugar at night is called nocturnal hypoglycemia. It occurs when blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL during sleep. This condition is common in people taking insulin or certain diabetes medications.

Signs of low sugar levels at night

Sweating while sleeping: This can make your clothes wet.

Bad dreams: Low blood sugar can cause bad dreams or disturbed sleep.

Feeling tired after waking up: You may feel extremely tired, irritable, or have trouble focusing in the morning.

Shivering: Sometimes tremors occur during sleep.

Fast heartbeat: Your heart may beat rapidly.

Hunger or nausea: Feeling hungry or nauseated upon waking.

Symptoms of high blood sugar at night

Sugar spikes at night are also common in diabetics and can cause a number of symptoms that can disrupt sleep.

Pay attention to these symptoms

Frequent urination: High glucose forces the kidneys to work harder, leading to more urination.

Excessive thirst and dry mouth: You may feel very thirsty and have a dry throat at night.

Headache: A headache upon waking up is a common sign of high sugar during sleep.

Poor sleep: High sugar levels can make it difficult to fall asleep or cause you to wake up frequently.

Blurred vision: High glucose levels can cause eye problems.

Nausea or fatigue: You may feel tired or nauseated at night or when you wake up.

High sugar at night can be caused by eating late, not taking enough insulin, or a natural body function such as the 'dawn phenomenon', where the body releases glucose early in the morning.

Other symptoms of diabetes

• Excessive sweating
• stinging in hands and feet
• Dry Skin
• Itching

What to do if symptoms appear at night

• Monitor your blood sugar before bed with a glucose meter.
• Avoid heavy meals or carbohydrate-laden snacks before bedtime.
• Take necessary and prescribed medicines.
• Keep fast-acting glucose nearby to quickly treat low sugar.
• Improve sleep habits
• Seek help from a doctor Click here to read this story in English .Disclaimer: The tips given in the article are for general information. NBT does not take responsibility for its truth, accuracy and effectiveness. It cannot be a substitute for any medicine or treatment in any way. Always contact your doctor for more information.

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