Did you know all of us experience spike in blood sugar levels although we may not know about it as healthy insulin levels in the body make the necessary adjustments? This happens because our liver releases blood sugar to prepare our body for the day and make it more active. This is the reason people with diabetes may experience high glucose levels in the morning and may wake up with dry mouth and throat, full bladder (even after frequently peeing throughout the night), blurry vision, weakness, hunger among others. (Also read: 5 surprising symptoms of glucose spikes in people with diabetes)
Many people even before getting diagnosed with diabetes may experience subtle symptoms like tiredness, drowsiness, blurred vision, fungal infections or boils. One needs to pay attention to all the changes in the body and get tested before the disease worsens and further damages body functions.
Symptoms of diabetes in the morning
“Symptoms will be throughout the day. Now for example if you want to say specifically for the morning you can say maybe passing of lot of urine, maybe in the night it can disturb sleep and then waking up with a little bit of dry mouth. But the rest of it is all the same like itching, tiredness, weakness, excess hunger, excess thirst, and this can happen day or night. Loss of weight, non-healing wounds, itching in private parts, all of these things are kind of common symptomatology,” says Dr R M Anjana – Managing Director and Consultant, Diabetologist – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre.
Other symptoms of diabetes
Feeling extremely hungry, unexpected weight loss, tingling hands or feet, blurry vision, exhaustion, weakness, dry skin, slow healing of wounds, extreme thirst, urinating a lot especially in the night, more infections, hair loss are common in type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, people also suffer from nausea, stomach pain, vomiting etc.
What is diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition and is a type of metabolic disorder where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or is not able to use it properly. As a result, the excess blood sugar levels can wreak havoc with health and affect kidneys, skin, heart, eyes and all aspects of overall well-being. Diabetes can happen as any age, but children, teenagers and younger adults are more affected by Type 1 diabetes while Type 2 diabetes is found more in adults after the age of 40. Diabetes cases have grown exponentially in the recent decades and is a major risk factor for heart and kidney diseases.
Here are some signs and symptoms of diabetes that you may experience right after waking up in the morning:
- High blood sugar: This is the most common sign of diabetes. Your blood sugar level is typically highest in the morning, so if you have diabetes, your blood sugar level may be especially high when you wake up.
- Frequent urination: This is another common sign of diabetes. When your blood sugar level is high, your body tries to get rid of the extra sugar by urinating more often.
- Thirst: You may also feel very thirsty when you wake up with diabetes. This is because your body is trying to get rid of the extra sugar in your blood by drinking more fluids.
- Dry mouth: You may also wake up with a dry mouth due to high blood sugar levels.
- Fatigue: You may feel tired or fatigued when you wake up with diabetes. This is because your body is working harder to try to keep your blood sugar levels under control.
- Blurred vision: Blurred vision is another possible sign of diabetes. This is because high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in your eyes.
If you experience any of these symptoms right after waking up, it’s important to see a doctor to get tested for diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing diabetes and preventing complications.
Here are some other signs and symptoms of diabetes that you may experience at any time of day:
- Unexplained weight loss: If you’re losing weight without trying, it could be a sign of diabetes.
- Increased hunger: You may also feel very hungry all the time, even after you’ve just eaten.
- Irritability: You may also feel more irritable or moody than usual.
- Slow-healing wounds: If you have a cut or scrape that doesn’t seem to be healing, it could be a sign of diabetes.
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet: This is a sign of nerve damage, which can be a complication of diabetes.
If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor to get tested for diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing diabetes and preventing complications.
