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Which can be a sign of low blood sugar during sleep?

Nightmares, crying out, or sweaty, damp sheets.

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  1. Nightmares or damp, sweaty sheets ✔
  2. Sleeping extra soundly all night
  3. Waking up very thirsty

Why: Overnight lows can cause nightmares, crying out, sweating through pajamas, and waking up tired or confused. A CGM alarm can help catch lows during sleep.

Huh, didn't know that: Blood sugar can drop during sleep and stay low for several hours.

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Why did the pajamas feel damp? Night sweats can be a clue worth checking.
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Answer: Nightmares or damp, sweaty sheets. Overnight lows can cause nightmares, crying out, sweating through pajamas, and waking up tired or confused. A CGM alarm can help catch lows during sleep.

  1. NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/low-blood-glucose-hypoglycemia
    sweating enough to make your pajamas or sheets damp
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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