Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I have been experiencing several lows lately...like down to 44. I have not slept well the past couple of nights. This is very unusual for me. I take meds for mental health issues and these always knock me out ALL night. I wonder if I am having lows at night and this is what is causing me to wake up a few times a night?? thought it was because of my cpap mask not fitting right. Idk. I live alone and this is concerning me.
The upshot was, he was completely baffled when I told him my nighttime levels were just as bad as my daytime, post-meal highs.
At the very least, if you wake up randomly during the night, I think you absolutely should check your sugars every time. My endo told me that just waking up for a few minutes, I might not be aware of other symptoms of having bottomed out. The best case scenario is you'll find out your sugars are fine, and you can focus on dealing with the CPAP. Otherwise, if you find an ongoing pattern of nighttime lows, call your endo ASAP to talk about what changes need to be made.
And as always, keep some glucose tablets on your bedside table.
Good luck!