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What Causes Night Sweats In A Patient With Diabetes?

I M a 69 year old lady have beep come more and more aware of term "night sweats". I have recently seemed to have developed them. Every night for the past 3-4 months, I awaken SOAKING WET, ALONG
WITH THE SHEETS,COVERS ETC.Is this something Type 2 diabetic patient must deal with?." I Shower 2' sometimes 3 x daily. My nocturnia causes me to awaken 2-3 times a night...that's when I discover my pj's,
Sheets, pillows soaking wet. How should I go about resolving these issues? I appreciate your insight
Thank you for your time in answering my questions.
posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hi, i did review your concern,
night sweating in diabetes can be due to improper medication- either too high or too less causing reflex hypoglycemia by cortisol. I would recommend you to consult an endocrinologist to measure midnight or early morning blood glucose and HbA1c levels. These phenomenon are widely known as Dawn phenomenon and somogyi phemenon which you can discuss in detail with your diabetes treating doctor.
I hope this advice helps,
Wish you a very healthy and happy life.
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What Causes Night Sweats In A Patient With Diabetes?

Hi, i did review your concern, night sweating in diabetes can be due to improper medication- either too high or too less causing reflex hypoglycemia by cortisol. I would recommend you to consult an endocrinologist to measure midnight or early morning blood glucose and HbA1c levels. These phenomenon are widely known as Dawn phenomenon and somogyi phemenon which you can discuss in detail with your diabetes treating doctor. I hope this advice helps, Wish you a very healthy and happy life.