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Hi all Newbie to glucose monitor.Night time blood sugar levels show normal &on waking up increases without food. T2D. No meds.Normal? TIA:)

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Thornhill, ON
November 9, 2024
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It sounds like you might be experiencing the dawn phenomenon, which is common in people with Type 2 diabetes. This is when blood sugar levels rise in the early morning hours, even without eating. Here are some key points:

- Dawn Phenomenon: Early morning rise in blood sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes: Commonly affected by this Show Full Answer

It sounds like you might be experiencing the dawn phenomenon, which is common in people with Type 2 diabetes. This is when blood sugar levels rise in the early morning hours, even without eating. Here are some key points:

- Dawn Phenomenon: Early morning rise in blood sugar.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Commonly affected by this phenomenon.
- No Medications: It's still possible to experience this without being on diabetes medications.

If this continues to be a concern, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

November 9, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

AI response sounds right. the dawn phenomenon is going from the state of sleep to the state of being awake, our body releases growth hormone, and cortisol causing a spike in BS readings. I check my BS 10 minutes after getting up.

November 9, 2024

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