Are you woken up by sudden hunger or palpitations?
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Hypoglycemia can also be accompanied by shakiness, intense food cravings, mental confusion, or anxiety . If these sensations wake you up in the middle of the night, it may indicate a blood sugar imbalance that needs to be corrected.
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.
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.
Do you often feel very thirsty at night?
