Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : May 13, 2025 12:43 PM IST
Diabetes Symptoms In Women: 7 Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar That Appear At Night After 10 PM
Diabetes Symptoms In Women: Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world today. With estimates exceeding 212 million in 2022, according to a Lancet report. There has been an unprecedented rise in the diabetes rate among women in India, which rose from 11.U%% in 1UU0 to 23.7% in 2022.
Diabetes is linked to the inefficient working of the insulin hormone. The World Health Organisation describes it as a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. Diabetic conditions are of two types. One is when there is less production of insulin, the other is a condition of excessive production of insulin.
Insulin is a hormone that is vital and essential for regulating blood sugar levels, and it plays a crucial role in managing diabetes. When a person is diabetic, their body either doesn't produce enough insulin, which is referred to as type 1 diabetes or can't use it effectively, which is known as type 2 diabetes which leading to high blood sugar in the body.
The symptoms of diabetes in women are comparatively different from men due to their having more vulnerable bodies. After thirty women go through challenges like disruptions in the menstrual cycle, menopause and other reproductive health issues that contribute to making women more prone to diabetes. What makes it even worse is that the symptoms in women often go unnoticed due to a lack of awareness.
Here are the 7 symptoms that could indicate diabetes.
A common sexual health issue in women with diabetes, and it can be aggravated by other factors such as menopause and nerve damage associated with diabetes.
Diabetes can affect sexual desire in women and their function. Women with diabetes have a low sexual drive that is because they feel lethargic and low on energy. Uncontrolled blood sugar and hormonal Imbalance affect women's sexual drive.
Diabetes is linked to disruption in the menstrual cycle and both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to menstrual irregularities and disruptions in women, including longer or shorter cycles, and sometimes even causing missed periods.
High blood sugar can create an environment for yeast to proliferate. It increases the risk of vaginal infections, particularly yeast infections which are called also Vulvovaginal candidiasis. Due to increased blood sugar levels, it creates an environment that promotes fungal growth.
Another warning sign of diabetes onset in women is frequent urination at night. Women suffering from diabetes or high blood sugar levels can suffer from an increased urge to urinate, especially after 10pm.
An imbalanced blood sugar level can make women feel lethargic and low on energy which affects their efficiency in doing daily chores.
Depending on the type of diabetes, women are open to experiencing weight gain or, in some rare cases, it even causes unintended weight loss. Other symptoms like blurred vision and increased thirst, are linked with diabetes.
Uncontrolled diabetes or high blood sugar levels can damage your heart, kidneys in many ways. Make sure to never ignore any of the signs that are mentioned-above. Consult a doctor, get your blood sugar levels tested, and take proactive steps toward managing your health. Early diagnosis and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in preventing long-term complications of diabetes.
