Poor sleep caused by thirst, bathroom trips, sweating, headaches, or blood sugar changes can leave a person exhausted in the morning. Diabetes can also contribute to fatigue because the body may have trouble using glucose effectively for energy.
Fatigue is one of the most common diabetes symptoms listed by both the CDC and Mayo Clinic.
If you are sleeping enough but still waking up drained, especially with other symptoms, it may be time to ask for a blood sugar check.
When to Get Checked
You should consider speaking with a healthcare professional if nighttime symptoms keep happening, especially if you also notice:
frequent thirst
frequent urination
unexplained weight loss
blurry vision
unusual hunger
fatigue
slow-healing sores
frequent urinary tract or yeast infections
tingling or numbness in the feet
The NIDDK lists increased urination, thirst, hunger, blurry vision, fatigue, and slow-healing sores as common diabetes symptoms.
What Tests Can Help?
A doctor may recommend a fasting blood glucose test, A1C test, random blood sugar test, or oral glucose tolerance test depending on your symptoms and risk factors.
Testing is important because symptoms alone cannot confirm diabetes. A blood test gives a clearer picture of what is happening.
When Symptoms May Be Urgent
Seek urgent medical care if you have severe weakness, confusion, fainting, trouble breathing, chest pain, severe dehydration, vomiting, fruity-smelling breath, or extreme drowsiness. These can be signs of serious blood sugar problems or another medical emergency.
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