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Low blood sugar in awakening in the morning

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Durban, ZA

I reversed my prediabetic status but still experience lows on waking.

I have found that by drinking a very small glass of fresh orange juice, that it quickly puts a halt to shakiness and perspiration.

I then have a cup of filter coffee and a very sustaining wholesome breakfast.

A Doctor in the family suggests that I am wrong to rectify the low blood sugar on awakening, by drinking fresh orange juice, and goes on to suggest that I should eat before drinking the orange juice, which in their… read more

March 21 (edited)
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Members discussed the best approach to managing low blood sugar upon waking, with most agreeing that treating symptoms with fast-acting... Read more

Members discussed the best approach to managing low blood sugar upon waking, with most agreeing that treating symptoms with fast-acting carbohydrates like orange juice is appropriate when levels drop into the 50s or 60s range, though eating a sustaining snack before bed may prevent morning lows altogether. Several members shared practical strategies including checking blood sugar before bed and raising it to around 103 mg/dL if needed, having a small bedtime snack like yogurt with banana, and using glucose tablets alongside juice to stabilize levels. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your body and doing what works for you, with members emphasizing that individual experience trumps rigid rules when managing hypoglycemia symptoms like shakiness, sweating, and palpitations.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Hugs to Lorna8KZN & enjoy a fulfilling week love

March 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

Good morning Jules

I hope “vat hom stuffy” has left the building and that “vat hom fluffy” is back and in control 🤣

My goodness but you are very disciplined Boykie !
I could never wait until near noon to have breakfast.

As I open my eyes I think “coffee” (after 70 mils of orange juice) and while I drink one cup of filter coffee, I’m preparing my oats, cutting the banana and I have the Greek yoghurt out, waiting for the oat bran to complete 90 seconds in the microwave !
Unfortunately, pawpaw season seems to be over, otherwise that would join the banana on top of the oat bran 🤗

Wishing you a very peaceful and very pleasant Sunday.
Love and prayers are flying across the miles 🇿🇦🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

March 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

Are you having symptoms of a low or are you just slightly low with no symptoms like my nondiabetic children.

Since you are having symptoms treatment is in order. For me I found that checking my number before bed and raising my number to about 5.7(103 USA) was key to not having lows overnight.

Good luck.

March 21 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

The AI is correct. That said how low are we talking?

If its just below 70 I would do as you physician suggests but if down in the 50 range the orange juice is a good choice

March 21 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

I’ll have to join you for multiple cappuccinos and a slab of Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate Ted 🤣

March 21

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