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If your blood sugar is significantly higher first thing in the morning after you've fasted all night, you are probably experiencing what is known as the "dawn phenomenon." Toward the end of our sleep cycle, our bodies release the hormones glucagon, cortisol, and epinephrine. This makes our liver release more sugar (glucose) while at the same time making our cells more resistant to the effects of insulin. For people WITHOUT Diabetes, the little extra sugar gives them a little boost of energy when they get up in the morning. However, in diabetics this natural mechanism gets out of control and sugar levels may skyrocket.
The dawn phenomenon is a very common (and quite frustrating) problem for diabetics and pre-diabetics and one of the most difficult to control. Most of the time, changes to medication, whether it be changing insulin or oral medications, don't seem to help. However, the good news is that many diabetics have had very good results keeping this in check using natural means.
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What is a good blood sugar in the morning when you wake up?
WhAT IS A GOOD BLOOD SUGAR WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
My blood sugar before I ate this morning was 108. Is this bad?
My blood sugar was 108 this morning before I had eaten. Is this considered high?
Why do you crash after having sugar?
its cuz your get a spike in blood sugar and your body tries to level it out with insulin. Having a level blood sugar level prevents crashes.
after fasting all night, what is a normal blood sugar level in the morning?
after fasting all night, what's the normal blood sugar level in the morning
Which sites give me info on blood sugar range?
You can find information on healthy blood sugar ranges at healthquestions.medhelp.org/blood-sugar-range-morning.
Can chocolate milk give you diabetes?
It will cause a spike in your blood sugar level and a need for more insulin
What should my morning blood sugar levels be?
Your blood sugar levels will be the highest after you eat a meal and lowest if you haven't eaten, in the morning they will be lower if taken before breakfast 4 to 8mmol/l.
why does breakfast spike my blood sugar high its 1 slice whole wheat bread w/ sugar free jelly & coffee & cream init ?
In it and on it
After taking a hot shower why do blood sugar spike up?
I do not know why this happens but I am seeking answers too. My sugar goes up by about 25 points after a shower.
Does a slurpee help a migraine?
Unfortunately, no. Since Slurpees have a lot of sugar in them, they can cause a sudden spike in blood sugar, followed by a drop in blood sugar. Low blood sugar, as well as fluctuating blood sugar, are potential triggers for headaches, including migraines. The coldness can also be a potential trigger (though some people find that inducing brainfreeze helps when they have a headache).
Why does the blood sugar of a person with low carbohydrate diet remain stable?
Blood sugar stability has to do with what types of carbohydrates that someone eats. There's a tool called the glycemic index that rates carbohydrates on how they change blood sugar levels. Some carbohydrates are low on the glycemic index, meaning that they don't spike blood sugar, and they help blood sugar stay consistent for a long period of time (several hours). However, some types of carbohydrates will spike blood sugar and cause the body to need to release insulin to regulate the blood sugar. So a person on a low carb diet can remain stable if they are eating carbs from the low end of the glycemic index.
Can sexual arousal cause spike in blood sugar in diabetic male?
May be. It is not arousal but the continuous thinking about it some times.
