Restless legs syndrome may be related to diabetic neuropathy , which is nerve damage caused by poorly controlled blood sugar. Tingling, tension, or pins and needles can make it difficult to fall asleep and fragment sleep.
Do you snore or have breathing pauses?
Sleep apnea , often underestimated, is common in people with type 2 diabetes . It particularly affects people who are overweight or obese, who are already at risk of insulin resistance . And the more sleep is disturbed, the more the metabolism is unbalanced.
Do you often feel very thirsty at night?
Intense thirst accompanied by a dry mouth upon waking is not insignificant. It may reflect dehydration linked to excess sugar in the blood . The body seeks to compensate for the loss of water caused by urine by stimulating the sensation of thirst, called polydipsia .
Are you exhausted despite a full night’s sleep?