Written by Enas Al-Banna, Sunday, July 09, 2023 03:00 AM
Diabetes diagnosis can cause you fear, as it can greatly affect your quality of life, requiring drastic changes in diet and lifestyle, constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, and the potential for long-term health complications, which can lead to discomfort. physical and emotional stress.
Interestingly, diabetes can affect individuals differently at night, leading to nocturnal symptoms such as: Hypoglycemia During the night or high blood sugar levels, which may affect sleep quality and general well-being.
risk of hypoglycemia
According to OnlyMyHealth, diabetic hypoglycemia refers to a condition in which blood sugar levels drop below normal levels in individuals with diabetes. The target range for blood glucose levels can vary depending on whether or not a person has diabetes. .
For people with diabetes, hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level is less than 70 mg/dL, adding that for people without diabetes, hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar level is less than 55 mg/dL. Common in people with diabetes, especially people who take insulin or take drugs.”
Usually, hypoglycemia occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of insulin or diabetes medications taken and the amount of carbohydrates or energy consumed. Hypoglycemia can cause symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness in severe cases. Immediate treatment with glucose or sugar-containing foods is necessary to raise blood sugar levels to a safe level.
Hypoglycemia can be corrected by eating 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates such as 1 tablespoon of sugar, ½ cup of juice or a small piece of fruit. Recheck your sugar after 15 minutes and if it is still less than 70 mg/dL, repeat the process. .
What causes high blood sugar at night?
Sleep is associated with different hormonal and metabolic processes in the body, which is why sleep deprivation and sleep disorders can cause hormonal imbalances and infections.
During sleep, cortisol and growth hormones are released, which cause an anti-insulin effect and thus increase glucose levels. Growth hormone and cortisol are essential for healing all the wear and tear that the body suffers during the day. During sleep, brain activity also slows down causing the body to use less glucose, eventually leading to a state of insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar during sleep.
Symptoms of diabetes that appear at night
Diabetes symptoms can appear during the night and may include:
Nocturia, which means more frequent urination during the night Night sweats Sleep without rest
Nighttime hypoglycemia includes symptoms such as nightmares, sweating, or waking up with a racing heart
Hypoglycemia may occur in people with diabetes due to wrong dosage and timing of insulin, high dose of oral diabetes medication, skipping meals or consuming too much alcohol without eating, warning of prolonged hypoglycemia, which can cause stroke. permanent heart. Brain damage and even death.
Other diabetes symptoms to watch out for
Here are some common symptoms of diabetes:
Feeling nervous Frequent thirst and urination Extreme tiredness and hunger Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, disoriented, or irritable Rapid heart rate Headache Tingling or numbness in your lips, tongue, or cheeks Blurred vision or slurred speech Clumsy or difficulty coordinating Feeling confused Winning Loss of consciousness
2023-07-09 00:00:00
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