1. Waking Up Drenched in Sweat
Tossing off blankets, soaked despite a cool room? Night sweats can indicate low blood sugar, says the American Diabetes Association. Karen, 58, noticed this and checked her glucose—her doctor confirmed prediabetes.
Tip: Track your sleep patterns and glucose levels if night sweats are frequent.
2. Thirst That Won’t Quit
Gulping water at 2 a.m., throat dry as sand? Frequent thirst can signal high blood sugar, which pulls fluids from your cells. Mark, 62, kept a water bottle by his bed until he tested his glucose.
Tip: Keep a log of nighttime water intake and discuss persistent thirst with your doctor.
3. Endless Bathroom Trips
Running to the bathroom multiple times a night? Frequent urination occurs when excess glucose overwhelms the kidneys. A 2021 study in Diabetes Care links this to early diabetes. Karen counted five trips nightly before seeking help.
Tip: Track bathroom visits; frequent nighttime urination warrants a glucose check.
4. Restless Legs Keeping You Awake
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