9 Signs of Diabetes That Appear at Night

4. Do you feel an uncontrollable urge to move your legs?

Restless legs syndrome may be  related to diabetic neuropathy , which is nerve damage caused by poorly controlled blood sugar.  Tingling, tension, or pins and needles  can make it difficult to fall asleep and fragment sleep.

5. Do you snore or have breathing pauses?

Sleep apnea , often underestimated, is common in people with  type 2 diabetes . It particularly affects people who are overweight or obese,  who are already at risk of insulin resistance . And the more sleep is disturbed, the more the metabolism is unbalanced.

6. 6. Do you often feel very thirsty at night?

Intense thirst accompanied  by a dry mouth upon waking  is not insignificant. It may reflect  dehydration linked to excess sugar in the blood . The body seeks to compensate for the loss of water caused by urine by stimulating  the sensation of thirst, called polydipsia .

7. Are you exhausted despite a full night’s sleep?

Chronic fatigue can be a sign  of poor glucose utilization by cells . The result: a persistent lack of energy, as if  your body has not really recovered , despite eight hours of sleep.