But in people with diabetes or insulin resistance, the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the insulin doesn’t work properly. As a result, blood sugar increases and stays elevated.
High blood sugar levels only in the morning (fasting glucose)
Normal or low blo0d sugar before bedtime
Feeling sluggish, thirsty, or foggy-headed upon waking
Dry mouth or headache in the morning
If your blood sugar increases before breakfast even after a light or carb-free dinner, the dawn phenomenon could be the reason.
🩺 How to Tell If It’s the Dawn Phenomenon
The best way to confirm it is by tracking your blood sugar at different times:
Before bed
Around 3:00 a.m.
When you wake up
If your glucose rises between 3 a.m. and waking, that’s a strong sign of the dawn phenomenon.
✅ Tips to Control Morning High Bl0od Sugar
Here are some ways to reduce or prevent morning spikes:
