Many people are unaware that some signs of diabetes can appear during sleep. These symptoms, often subtle, can go unnoticed because they disrupt sleep. Yet, detecting them early can make a big difference to your health. So, what actually happens at night for people with blood sugar disorders?
Do you have to get up several times to go to the bathroom?
If your nights are interrupted by frequent trips to the bathroom, it's not necessarily a simple urinary problem. High blood sugar forces the kidneys to filter more to eliminate excess sugar, leading to excessive nighttime urination. This phenomenon, called polyuria, is often one of the first signs of diabetes.
