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My Blood Sugar Starts Going Up In The Morning Before I Even Eat Or Drink Anything! I Am On Omnipod And Use Dexcom For Cgm. Any Advice?
Everyone including folks which aren't diabetic have a natural release of glucose from fat cells so you get up with food in your blood. It is part of your natural sleep cycle. So it's normal. Maintaining a good blood sugar level through the night is a trick which requires work every day and night.
I was put on Dexcom 6 and Omnipod 5 back in December being as my blood sugar was all over the map while I was eating as healthy as I could be. After 1 month I was still experiencing morning high numbers so my endocrinologist adjusted the settings on my omnipod and that has helped. I go back for a 3 month checkup later this month and I believe my A1C should definitely be better!! 🙏
It sounds like you might be experiencing the dawn phenomenon, which is a common occurrence in people with type 1 diabetes. This happens due to natural hormonal changes in the body that increase blood sugar levels in the early morning hours, before breakfast. Here are a few strategies you might consider:
1. **Adjust your read more
This AI-generated response comes from myT1Dteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.
Okay, thank you!!
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