If you wake up with a dry mouth, strong thirst, or the need to keep water beside your bed, high blood sugar may be one possible cause.
When the body loses extra fluid through frequent urination, thirst increases. Mayo Clinic notes that frequent urination and increased thirst are common symptoms of high blood sugar.
3. Sweating or Waking Up Shaky
Night sweats can happen for many reasons, but in people with diabetes, sweating during sleep may sometimes be linked to low blood sugar, especially if they use insulin or certain diabetes medicines.
The American Diabetes Association explains that low blood glucose can cause symptoms such as sweating, a pounding heart, tingling, and anxiety, and that people may be less likely to wake up when blood sugar drops during sleep.
If you already have diabetes and often wake up sweaty, shaky, confused, or very hungry, discuss nighttime glucose patterns with your care team.
4. Tingling, Burning, or Numb Feet
