While it might seem strange, your blood sugar can actually drop while you’re sleeping. When this happens, your body tries to fix it by releasing stress hormones like cortisol. Cortisol’s job is to bring your blood sugar back up, but too much of it can mess with your sleep and overall blood sugar balance. It’s a bit of a cycle: poor sleep can make blood sugar problems worse, and blood sugar problems can make it harder to sleep well.
Additionally, if your blood sugar is high, your body tries to get rid of the extra sugar through your urine. This means you might wake up often to use the bathroom, which can lead to dehydration. Being dehydrated can make your blood sugar even more concentrated, creating a tricky situation.
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