increased blood sugar levels during sleep

[jwoods]

I have been newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago. My blood sugar during the day has gone down into the normal range of 80-120. When I wake up in the morning, my blood sugar is raised to generally about 170. I am eating the recommended diet, no sugar,no pasta,rice or bread low carbs, but I don't understand why if during the day I am in the normal range, why it would rise at night?

[T C]

I believe around 3 a.m. everyones glucose rises. It's called the 3 a.m. phenomenon.

thomas

[JDRF-Team-SS]

Hello jwoods,

I am a volunteer, not a medical professional, so please always consult your physician.

My son was dxd with type 1 7-1/2 yrs. ago at age 3.  I am more familiar with type 1, so what came to mind was the "Dawn Phenomenn".  However, when I searched the term to find more information, I found that it is prevalent in people with type 1.

Here is another page that I found that explains a few different reasons that one might experience elevated blood sugars in the morning.

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http://www.faqs.org/faqs/diabetes/faq/part2/section-13.html

Take Care,
SS