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Why is my blood sugar high in the morning but normal all day?
High blood sugar in the morning may be caused by the Somogyi effect, a condition also called “rebound hyperglycemia.” It also may be caused by dawn phenomenon, which is the end result of a combination of natural body changes.
What time of day should I test my blood sugar?
The common times for checking your blood sugar are when you first wake up (fasting), before a meal, 2 hours after a meal, and at bedtime.
What is my A1C If my average blood sugar is 175?
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A1C | Mean plasma glucose* | Mean bedtime glucose |
---|---|---|
\% (mmol/mol) | mg/dL | mg/dL |
7.5–7.99 (58–64) | 175 (163–188) | |
8 (64) | 183 (147–217) | |
8.0–8.5 (64–69) | 222 (197–248) |
Why are my blood sugar levels so high in the morning?
Another cause of high morning blood sugar is the “dawn phenomenon.”. In the dawn phenomenon, your body releases hormones that trigger your liver to put out glucose while you sleep. If there is not enough insulin in the body to counteract this, then blood glucose levels rise during the night, resulting in a high reading in the morning.
Is blood pressure usually higher or lower in the morning?
For some people unfortunately, their blood pressure is too high first thing in the morning. Known as morning high blood pressure, or morning hypertension, it has been found that this condition increases your risk of blood vessel and heart problems like stroke.
What causes high glucose readings in the morning?
The most likely cause of high morning glucose is not taking an adequate dose of insulin at night, missing your evening diabetes medication or overeating carbohydrates at dinner or bedtime. This can be complicated by counter-regulatory hormones, which can rise in the early morning and make morning glucose tougher to treat.
Why is my fasting blood sugar high in the morning?
High blood sugar in the morning may be caused by the Somogyi effect, a condition also called “rebound hyperglycemia.”.