Who Should Be Extra Cautious?

Overweight or obesity	Fat tissue increases insulin resistance
Family history of diabetes	Genetic predisposition plays a role
Age over 45	Risk increases with age
History of gestational diabetes	50% chance of developing type 2 within 10 years
Sedentary lifestyle	Exercise improves insulin sensitivity

Prediabetes affects over 1 in 3 adults — most don’t know they have it.

What You Can Do Tonight

Don’t panic — take action.

Track your symptoms	Use a journal or notes app to log nighttime patterns
Limit carbs before bed	Especially sugary or refined foods
Avoid large meals within 2–3 hours of bedtime	Helps stabilize blood sugar overnight
Stay hydrated — but reduce fluids 1 hour before sleep	Minimizes nocturia
Talk to your doctor	Ask for a fasting blood glucose or HbA1c test

HbA1c measures average blood sugar over 2–3 months — a powerful early indicator.

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