Three diabetes symptoms that appear as soon as you wake up

Three noticeable signs of diabetes can appear immediately upon waking, and many people overlook them because the symptoms do not necessarily cause a feeling of illness, warns pharmacist Abas Kanani. This leads to a large number of people being unaware they have diabetes.

Kanani highlighted three physical symptoms that can indicate type 2 diabetes, which are most pronounced in the morning. "You may notice increased thirst, hunger, or a feeling that you need to urinate frequently," he explained. Excessive thirst, professionally known as polydipsia, is one of the first symptoms of diabetes. While occasional thirst is normal, constant or unusually strong thirst, even after consuming fluids, can be a warning sign.

Another indicator is polyphagia, or excessive hunger. In type 2 diabetes, the body struggles to use energy from food, which can lead to a constant and intense feeling of hunger. The third symptom Kanani points out is polyuria, the need to urinate more often than usual.

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You may notice increased thirst, hunger, or a feeling that you need to urinate frequently.

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) lists other common symptoms of type 2 diabetes. These include extreme fatigue, unintentional weight loss, blurred vision, and slow healing of cuts or wounds. Itching in the genital area or frequent fungal infections can also occur. These symptoms are the same in adults and children and can develop gradually.

The NHS recommends consulting a doctor as soon as possible if any symptom that could indicate diabetes is noticed. A simple blood test can confirm or rule out the condition. For individuals already diagnosed with diabetes, Kanani emphasizes the importance of breakfast for controlling blood sugar levels. "Blood sugar levels are naturally higher when we wake up, and it is generally recommended to eat breakfast within an hour to an hour and a half of waking up," he advised.

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Blood sugar levels are naturally higher when we wake up, and it is generally recommended to eat breakfast within an hour to an hour and a half of waking up.