5 Diabetes Symptoms That Appear at Night — Don’t Ignore These Silent Signs
Introduction
Diabetes is often called a silent disease because its symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked — especially at night. While daytime symptoms like excessive thirst or fatigue are commonly recognized, there are also important warning signs that can occur while you’re sleeping or trying to fall asleep. If left unnoticed, these nocturnal symptoms may indicate poor blood sugar control and increase the risk of long-term complications.
Understanding how diabetes affects your body during the night can help you take control early and talk to your doctor before it becomes more serious. Below are five common diabetes-related symptoms that tend to show up at night — and what they could mean.
1. Frequent Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
One of the most common nighttime symptoms of diabetes is waking up several times to urinate. High blood sugar causes your kidneys to work overtime to filter out the excess glucose, drawing more fluid from your body. This results in more urine production, often disturbing your sleep and leaving you feeling tired the next day.
What to watch for:
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Getting up 2 or more times a night to urinate regularly
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Feeling extremely thirsty afterward
