Imagine kicking off your blankets, sweating, despite the cool room. Night sweats can signal low blood sugar, according to the American Diabetes Association. Karen, 58, noticed this and checked her blood sugar – her doctor confirmed prediabetes. Do you ever wake up sweaty? Monitor your sleep. But there’s another symptom that’s easy to miss.
2. The Desire That Never Ends
Imagine drinking water at 2 a.m. and your throat is dry as sand. Frequent thirst often indicates high blood sugar, which flushes fluids from cells. Mark, 62, kept a water bottle by his bed until he checked his glucose level. Thirst all night? Track your intake. Curious about another clue? It’s a toilet habit.
3. Endless visits to the bathroom
Have you ever found yourself running to the bathroom multiple times a night? Frequent urination occurs when excess glucose overloads the kidneys. A 2021 study published in the journal Diabetes Care links it to early-stage diabetes. Karen counted five trips a night before seeking help. Notice this pattern? Write it down. But wait, another symptom is affecting your sleep.
