- 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
