Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
It occurs when your body's cells don't respond properly to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
5 late-night symptoms can be particularly revealing.
Frequent Urination: Waking up multiple times during the night to urinate can be a sign of elevated blood sugar.
Increased Thirst: Feeling excessively thirsty at night, even after drinking water, can be a sign.
Increased Hunger: Waking up feeling excessively hungry, even after eating dinner, can be a sign that your body's cells are not receiving adequate glucose.
Numbness or Tingling in Hands and Feet:
These sensations, known as peripheral neuropathy, can be an early sign of nerve damage caused by elevated blood sugar.
Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when tired, can be associated with blood sugar imbalances.
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