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What Causes High Morning Glucose Levels?

Discover why it is important to check morning glucose levels.

If you check your glucose levels after waking up in the morning, you may discover that you have high morning glucose levels. If this occurs randomly it may not cause a problem, but if it seems to be a regular occurrence, there may be cause for concern. If high morning blood sugar occurs 3 or more times a week, it may indicate that your blood sugar is not being well-managed.

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High Morning Blood Sugar Causes

To determine what could be causing your high morning blood sugar may take a little investigating. There are three primary causes: waning insulin, the dawn phenomenon, and a rare condition known as the Somogyi effect:

How to Lower Morning Blood Sugar

You can learn how to lower morning blood sugar by keeping track of your blood sugar levels, and taking precautionary measures. If you are experiencing consistent high morning glucose levels check your glucose level at bedtime, during the night and when you awake in the morning. If you don’t have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), set your alarm clock for 3 A.M. for a week or two, so that you can check your glucose level during the night. You may be able to borrow a loaner CGM from your doctor. These devices provide the most precise glucose levels over a long period of time.

Monitoring your glucose will give you and your doctor a good indication of your glucose patterns. Your doctor will be able to determine what the cause of your high morning glucose levels are and devise a treatment plan for you, because he knows how to lower morning blood sugar and keep you within a safe range. Learn more at www.BetterHealthKare.com