Even though it is a common condition, diabetes is serious and if you have it, you need to manage and regularly monitor your blood sugar levels to make sure they are within target. According to experts, the onset of type 2 diabetes is quite gradual, and symptoms may be mild in the early stages. As a result, many people may not realize they have the condition.

In particular, some warning signs are especially evident in the morning. Understanding these symptoms can help in early detection and management of the condition. Here are some morning-specific warning signs of diabetes that you need to take seriously:

increased thirst

Once you wake up and feel extremely thirsty, that’s okay once in a while. However, according to doctors, if this is a frequent occurrence, and you feel more thirsty than usual, it could be a sign of diabetes, which should be thoroughly checked.

Experts say that frequent urination to remove excess sugar from the blood can cause the body to lose excess water, which can lead to dehydration.

morning hyperglycemia

Also known as the dawn phenomenon, morning hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar levels rise significantly in the early hours of the morning, usually between 4 and 8 a.m.

Doctors say this is due to your body’s natural circadian rhythm, which increases the production of hormones like glucose and cortisol. These lead to insulin resistance, which leads to high blood sugar levels upon waking.

frequent urination

When your blood sugar level is high, your kidneys filter out the excess sugar from the blood. This may cause the person to need to urinate, especially in the morning.

dryness in mouth

If you wake up with dry mouth, this could also be a possible sign of diabetes. Doctors say that high blood sugar levels lead to dehydration, because your body will use more fluids to flush out the extra glucose. This results in dry mouth, which you may notice especially in the morning.

blurred vision

If you wake up and are not able to see clearly, doctors say it could be due to excess sugar in the blood damaging the small blood vessels in the eyes, causing blurred vision. It occurs in one or both eyes.

High blood sugar levels also cause swelling of the eye lens, causing blurred vision, but this is expected to improve as blood sugar levels lower. If a person with diabetes remains without treatment, damage to these blood vessels can become more severe, and eventually lead to permanent vision loss.

Tingling and numbness in hands and feet

High blood sugar levels affect the blood circulation and thus you may feel that your veins are damaged. In people with type 2 diabetes, this causes a sensation of pain or tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, especially in the early hours – a condition known as neuropathy.

The condition worsens over time and can lead to more serious complications if a person does not receive diabetes treatment.

What is Importance of early diagnosis,

Doctors say it’s important to recognize the early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, so you can get a diagnosis and treatment sooner. Taking appropriate treatments, making lifestyle changes, and controlling blood sugar levels can improve your health and quality of life and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

Without treatment, persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to serious consequences, including:

• heart disease
• stroke
• nerve damage
• foot problems
• kidney disease
• eye disease or loss of vision
• venereal disease

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