8. Frequent Nighttime Urination
You’re up every hour, rushing to the bathroom. Michael, 66, blamed his age. High glucose spills into urine, increasing trips. Studies show nocturia is a diabetes marker. Count your bathroom visits. Ever notice vision changes? The next sign might blur your nights.
7. Blurry Night Vision
The room looks hazy when you wake. Susan, 63, thought it was fatigue. High blood sugar can swell eye lenses, causing blurriness. A 2021 study noted this in undiagnosed cases. If vision shifts, see an eye doctor. What about your skin? The next sign itches.
6. Itchy Skin at Night
Your skin crawls, keeping you awake. Linda, 60, scratched endlessly. High blood sugar dries skin, causing itching. Research links this to diabetes. If lotions don’t help, check your glucose. Could your stomach be involved? The next sign is uncomfortable.
5. Nausea or Stomach Pain
You wake with a queasy stomach or cramps. Jane, 57, blamed late dinners. High or low blood sugar can upset digestion. A 2019 study tied nausea to glucose swings. If this happens often, monitor it. Ever feel confused at night? The next sign is disorienting.
4. Nighttime Confusion
You wake disoriented, like in a fog. Robert, 65, felt this nightly. Low blood sugar can impair brain function, causing confusion. Studies show hypoglycemia risks rise at night. If you feel foggy, test your sugar. Could your breath hold a clue? The next sign smells odd.
3. Fruity Breath Odor
A sweet, fruity scent lingers on your breath. Anna, 61, noticed this at night. It’s a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, where ketones build up. A 2020 study linked this to severe cases. If you smell this, act fast. What about your weight? The next sign is surprising.
2. Unexplained Weight Loss
You’re losing weight without trying, noticed at night. Mark, 68, saw his pajamas loosen. Diabetes can burn fat or muscle, causing weight loss. Research ties this to undiagnosed cases. If clothes fit differently, get tested. Ready for the final sign? It’s critical.
