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How Does Diabetes Affect Sleep?

Low Blood Sugar during Sleep

Low blood glucose levels, also known as hypoglycemia, many have a negative effect on the quality of sleep. People with diabetes have to take certain blood sugar medications or insulin, which would increase the risk of low blood sugar at night. This would cause certain symptoms that make it difficult to sleep at night, such as sweating, dizziness, and shakiness. It can also interrupt the sleep pattern, make it difficult to wake up in the morning, and lead to tiredness during the day. [4]