Waking up at night frequently? This silent symptom could be an early red flag for diabetes

Waking up more than once during the night to urinate may feel like nothing more than a disruption to your sleep, but science suggests it could be a sign of something deeper. The condition, known as nocturia, is sometimes overlooked as normal aging or excess water before bed. In reality, frequent nighttime urination can serve as an early indicator of type 2 diabetes and other chronic health issues. A large study published in Nature Medicine in 2024 used wearable device data from over 90,000 participants to analyse sleep quality and health outcomes. It found that irregular sleep and nighttime awakenings were strongly linked to a higher risk of diabetes, kidney problems, and cardiovascular disease. Another study published in Diabetes Care confirmed that sleep irregularity increased the