Are hunger pangs or an irregular heartbeat waking you up? Nocturnal hypoglycemia can sometimes manifest itself as uncontrollable tremors, a voracious appetite, or even a sense of panic. These unwanted awakenings often signal that your carbohydrate metabolism needs to be rebalanced.
Do your legs “refuse” to stay still at night? This irresistible urge to move your lower limbs could signal the onset of diabetic neuropathy. Caused by poor blood sugar control, this nerve damage manifests itself in numbness, a sensation of electrical impulses or “tingling” that makes it very difficult to fall asleep.
