Imagine throwing off the covers, drenched in sweat despite the room’s temperature. Night sweats can be a sign of hypoglycemia, says the American Diabetes Association. Karen, 58, noticed it and checked her levels: her doctor confirmed she had prediabetes. Have you ever woken up sweating? Monitor your sleep. But there’s another sign that’s easy to ignore.
2. Unquenchable thirst
Imagine drinking water at 2 a.m., your throat as dry as sand. Frequent thirst often indicates high blood sugar, which is draining fluid from your cells. Mark, 62, kept a bottle of water on his bedside table until he checked his blood sugar. Thirsty all night? Keep track of how much you drink. Curious about the next clue? It’s a bathroom habit.
3. Endless visits to the bathroom
Have you ever run to the bathroom several times a night? Frequent urination occurs when excess glucose overloads the kidneys. A 2021 study published in Diabetes Care links this phenomenon to early-onset diabetes. Karen counted five trips each night before seeking help. Noticed this pattern? Record it. But wait, the next sign affects your sleep.
4. Restless legs that keep you awake
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