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🌡️ 1. Excessive thirst at night (nocturnal polydipsia)
What it is: An intense feeling of thirst that occurs especially at night.
Why does it happen? Excess glucose in the blood "snatches" water from the cells, dehydrating the body.
Practical tip: Keep a glass of water by your bed, but be careful: if this happens frequently, consult a doctor to check your blood sugar. Orthopedic pillow
🚽 2. Frequent urination (nocturia)
Description: Waking up several times to urinate.
Explanation: The body is trying to eliminate excess sugar through urine.
Helpful tip: Reduce your fluid intake at night, but if the symptom persists, it is a warning sign of type 2 diabetes.
🦵 3. Night Cramps
Description: Painful muscle contractions, especially in the legs.
Explanation: Electrolyte imbalances and poor circulation, common in diabetics, affect muscles.
Helpful Hint: Stretch before bed and balance your magnesium and potassium levels, but be careful with supplements without medical advice.
🧠 4. Insomnia or Restless Sleep
Description: Difficulty falling asleep or interrupted sleep. Causes: Fluctuations in blood sugar affect the nervous system and melatonin production.
Helpful Hint: Avoid large meals in the evening and monitor your blood sugar before bed.
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🦶 5. Tingling in the feet (peripheral neuropathy)
Description: A feeling of tingling or numbness in the feet.
Description: Excess glucose damages peripheral nerves.
Helpful hint: Massage and compression stockings are helpful, but blood sugar control is essential.
🧁 6. Uncontrollable nighttime hunger
Description: A sudden craving for sweets or carbohydrates in the early morning.
Description: Insulin resistance causes blood sugar levels to spike and drop, leading to binge eating.
Helpful hint: Choose snacks rich in protein and fiber before bed. Be careful, however: avoid the vicious sugar cycle.
🥵 7. Excessive night sweats
Description: Waking up sweating, even on a cool night. Cause: Nocturnal hypoglycemia (a sudden drop in blood sugar).
Helpful hint: Monitor your blood sugar levels before bed and avoid prolonged fasting.
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🛏️ 8. Tiredness upon waking
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