A 52-year-old male patient went to the doctor, telling the doctor that he had not had a good night’s sleep for a full two weeks. It’s not that he doesn’t want to sleep, but he has to get up four or five times a night to go to the bathroom. How can his sleep be good like this?
Having to get up four or five times a night to urinate may easily lead people to think that he may be suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia.
But in fact, through examination, the doctor found that the culprit causing this male’s increased urination is actually type 2 diabetes. The doctor said that high blood sugar causes an osmotic diuresis phenomenon, so many patients may exhibit abnormal polyuria. During the day, it may not be as noticeable, but at night, when trying to sleep, it’s easier for people to notice the frequent urination.
Although the standard of living and medical level are getting higher and higher now, the number of diabetes patients is increasing. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the number of diabetes patients in China has exceeded 140 million, ranking first in the world.
The main reason for this situation is unhealthy lifestyle habits. People nowadays are eating more refined and high-calorie, high-fat foods every meal. Over time, the body becomes burdened, naturally leading to diabetes.
Compared to females, males have a higher risk of developing diabetes, mainly due to more unhealthy habits. As a doctor, it is important to remind everyone that in men with good blood sugar, after sleeping at night, there are these 5 signs, having even one is beneficial.
First, men with good blood sugar feel comfortable in their limbs after sleeping at night, with no abnormal numbness.
As everyone knows, the most frightening aspect of diabetes is its complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. When diabetic peripheral neuropathy occurs, patients may experience abnormal numbness in the limbs, mostly symmetrical, and there will be a significant decrease in sensation to pain and temperature, and even a sensation of wearing socks.
Second, men with good blood sugar feel comfortable in their mouths after sleeping at night, with no abnormal dryness.
Diabetic patients are unable to utilize the glucose in their bodies, leading to the phenomenon of high blood sugar. Glucose will also be present in the urine, and under the action of high sugar levels, osmotic diuresis occurs, increasing urine output, causing patients to experience abnormal dryness in the mouth.
Due to many people not having the habit of drinking water at night, the sensation of dry mouth will be more prominent, and severe dry mouth may even affect a patient’s sleep.
Third, men with good blood sugar have a normal number of nocturnal urinations after sleeping at night, with no abnormal increase.
If blood sugar remains high, it can lead to polyuria. When going to sleep at night, the frequency of getting up to urinate will also significantly increase. Normally, the frequency of nocturnal urination in a healthy individual is 1-2 times; if it exceeds 3 times, diabetes must be considered.
Fourth, men with good blood sugar feel comfortable in their skin after sleeping at night, with no abnormal itching.
Many diabetic patients, if their blood sugar is poorly controlled, will suffer from particularly dry skin during sleep due to dehydration. This can lead to itching. Elevated blood sugar levels lower the immune response, making the skin more susceptible to various microbial attacks, which can cause abnormal skin itching.
Fifth, men with good blood sugar feel comfortable in their hearts and brains after sleeping at night, with no abnormal chest pain, chest tightness, dizziness, or headaches.
Poor blood sugar control can affect blood vessels, leading to abnormal cardiovascular events at night. When the heart is affected, patients may experience chest pain and tightness, and when the brain is affected, patients may experience dizziness and headaches.
