
If you frequently wake up at night with a dry mouth and experience excessive thirst, this could be a telltale sign of diabetes, called polydipsia. When blood sugar levels are high, your
kidneys work harder to filter out excess sugar. Excess sugar is excreted in the urine along with fluids from your tissues, causing frequent urination and dehydration, leading to increased thirst.
To manage this symptom, it is essential to control blood sugar levels through regular monitoring, a balanced diet, physical activity, and, if necessary, medication prescribed by a healthcare professional.