3. Night Sweats 😓
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially in people taking insulin or diabetes medication, can lead to sudden sweating during sleep. These sweats may soak your sheets or cause you to wake up feeling clammy and tired.
4. Restless or Disturbed Sleep 💤
Blood sugar fluctuations can make it difficult for your body to regulate energy levels at night, leading to tossing, turning, or even insomnia. Poor sleep can also worsen blood sugar control — creating a harmful cycle.
5. Tingling or Numbness in Hands and Feet 🦶
Nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) can cause tingling, burning, or numbness — sensations that often worsen when you’re lying still at night. This happens due to prolonged high blood sugar damaging the nerves.
6. Unexplained Fatigue in the Morning 😴
If you sleep through the night but still wake up exhausted, it may be because your blood sugar was unstable while you slept. Constant fluctuations can prevent your body from entering deep, restorative sleep.
7. Increased Hunger During the Night 🍞
Waking up craving food — especially sweets or carbs — can indicate low blood sugar levels. Your body may be signaling that it needs glucose, especially if you’ve taken insulin or diabetes medication too close to bedtime.
