Why Is Your Blood Sugar High When You Wake Up? How To PREVENT Morning Spikes!

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What is the SOMOGYI EFFECT, and what does it have to do with decreasing morning blood sugar?

1) The human brain regulates the release of CORTISOL into your blood stream in the morning. This steroid hormone helps you become alert, but it’s also a CATABOLIC HORMONE – which means it also causes your liver to release GLYCOGEN. Glycogen is a form of starch which the body uses for quick energy, and when it’s released into your blood stream, it has the effect of raising your blood sugar.

2) When insulin decreases glucose levels too much, it may trigger the release of certain hormones which quickly increases blood sugar as an automated response. So some type 1 or type 2 diabetics who take insulin close to bedtime may unintentionally experience the Somogyi Effect, as their nighttime blood sugar levels might drop low enough that their bodies attempts to correct it.

3) The Somogyi Effect suggests that some diabetics may be taking diabetes medications or prescription insulin too late in the day. There is also the possibility that your late-day dosage is too high, or too low. So making some moderate adjustments to your medication schedule or dosage might help you avoid your blood sugar dipping too low, or remaining too high through the night.

4) Aerobic exercise helps your body move glucose out of your blood stream and into muscle cells, WITHOUT the need for extra insulin. So moderate muscle movements can work to lower your blood sugar readings, and you won’t have to worry about excess insulin floating through your blood stream. Therefore, if you wake up with high blood sugar, try going for a short walk, or perform a quick strengthening workout.

5) If your morning blood sugar levels are already high, adding more sugar to the mix is not going to help. So make sure to eat a light breakfast, with a modest portion of lean protein, healthy fats, and foods which supply fiber.

6) Research shows that, by improving mechanisms responsible for uptaking glucose within muscle cells, apple cider vinegar creates physiological effects which are similar to METFORMIN, the most common blood sugar-lowering medication prescribed to type 2 diabetics. A recent study showed that consuming two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed may reduce morning blood sugar levels by 6%, and other research shows that it can lower blood sugar levels just 30 minutes after consuming it.

7) Some medical experts say that eating a small portion of protein and fat before bedtime can help those with insulin resistance to maintain steady blood sugar as they sleep. However, eating carbohydrates, especially foods without much fiber, might cause your glucose levels to remain high throughout the night. Therefore, avoid night snacking, and it is especially important to not eat carb-heavy foods before bed.

[shalinisoni]

Soak 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds in 250 ml water & also 1 tsp chia seeds in 250 ml water separately at night. Drink both types of water & chew seeds on empty stomach. It helps to lower blood sugar level

[Schizo_Genius_Backup_Channel]

My sugar stays between 5.7 and 6.7 24 hours a day fasting or not.

[caramelobear]

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, USE TO TAKE XR Glucophage, no pressure, mild thyroid issues and a start of mild fatty liver with high cholesterol levels cos of the insulin resistance. I had a gallbladder removal at 48 which had just "Silt", no actual formation of stones. Am now 51, post menopause.

I am taking ACV mainly to prevent digestive issues and poor absorption after gallbladder removal.

Every other night NOT regularly OR when I remember, I take a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in 250mls of water, in a week, say maybe 3 times in all. I'm not dependent on ACV. The last thing I consume BEFORE bedtime is at least 2 glasses of 250ml of water way before bedtime which is 7pm, it's winter in my country. Drinking too much water late say 6pm, disturbs sleep. I stop at 5pm.

When consuming very high carbs, 2-3 capfuls of ACV not so much 3 though. Next morning my sugar is between 4.00 - 5.5 on high carbs. With regular eating i.e. no carbs or low carbs which may be 2 slices of FROZEN bread TOASTED( SEE Dr Mandel video on why freeze bread..) OR A bun/s my sugar will be from 4.00 - 5.00. I am not on any medications EXCEPT supplements A, B1, 2, 6, 12, C, D3, K2, Fish oil/Cod liver, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Ashwaghanda and Alpha Lipoic Acid, LIVER C3, in addition GLUTAMINE.

For the last TWO months, I have been having ONLY ONE MEAL per day, EVERY DAY at 12pm.

There is NO breakfast, NO snacking or liquids in between from 4am - 12pm nor any DINNER at all.

My sugar levels have stabilized FROM 5.8 what used to be, to anything FROM 4:00 - 5.00 on the head regularly.

Here is a typical high carb meal for a day.
1- 2 cups Brown or yellow or White rice with 2- 3 types vegetables, (may include a potato) chicken OR meat OR fish PLUS SALAD OR a variety of fermented pickles like sauerkraut, beetroot, kimchi, , ,
AFTER lunch, 2-3 fruit i.e. small to medium citrus, a banana OR perhaps a SMALL dessert cake OR few pieces of chocolate OR chips OR fruit salad with low fat plain yogurt. I eat for satisfaction. There have been rare occasions where I have consumed a whole large slab of chocolate i.e.350mg S-L-O-W-L-Y! I do consume at least 3 bananas though.

AFTER consuming ANY ONE of the above, I will have a medium to large grapefruit at some point including 2 capfuls of ACV using the cap from the bottle as a guide before bedtime.
IF the carbs were very high say ice-cream, 3 whole fruits, a slice of cake; again 2 - 3 capfuls of ACV BEFORE going to bed. All what is consumed is NEVER one after the other, it's always time apart. I rarely ever take 3 caps of ACV.
My sugar levels have regulated to mostly 4.3 - 4.6. A good few times it was 4.00, twice it was 3.9 and 3.8 on different days for the two months of fasting which begins from 4am to 12pm EVERYDAY. Complete eating STOPS way before 4.30pm. There is no space for gluttony.

There is NO starving NO sugar cravings, NO need for beverages EXCEPT in circumstances when I'm out for longer hours, speed walking or my fasting time exceeds way after 12pm, I will consume 500mls water or a fruit juice SLOWLY and SITTING. Even when I don't take ACV my sugar levels have regulated to anything from 4.00 to 5.00 perhaps cos of the grapefruit??

I noted the reason for above 5.00 would be less water consumption. Further, the last thing I would consume before bedtime is a small to medium apple and a glass of water which seems to contribute to the lowered levels of sugar. There is no constipation issues cos the apple and fish oil.

The cherry on the top is I am medium built, hour glass shaped, not fat or stocky, a little bit of fat started on my hips and lower belly at 50.
IF you're needing to know, I do mild exercises includes swimming once or twice, walking up gradient roads once or twice, and long fast walks in malls. My scale does not show weightloss yet, HOWEVER others have noticed a WELL BALANCED, TONED outlook overall, my clothes are definitely looser.

[marilynpivottepivotte]

Thanks for the information. Now I know.

[foufinastar]

Yeah, I was suffering of this problem for two weeks now and I got really sick of it😒 I tried to raise my blood sugar level by eating sugar before I go to bed especially when I find it at low range ( 75, 85..) it worked for a while but not for too long, it actually caused it to get higher in the morning🙁 I will try the suggested solutions. They might work

[Thaythichgiachanh]

Thanks for all your great advice. I really enjoy watching your videos, they provide a lot of knowledge and are very helpful on a daily basis in choosing food when shopping, etc. Thank you ❤✨
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[njjeff]

I’m pretty sure apple cider vinegar is a no-no if you have regurge

[michellesamaroo]

I have been struggling with this for 2years and I now have a solution thanks much

[warrenbuffett]

It's dawn phenomenon and better check your c-peptide level but with your doctor advice.

[thelightstillshines]

You forgot to mention extra virgin olive oil

[chezzxx]

This information is more for Type 2 diabetes. High morning bgls in Type 1 indicates basal insulin levels need adjustment. Track yr bgls for a a week and talk to yr diabetes team about your readings :)

[garydonnison]

Eat carnivore, don’t eat any carbs and it’s normal for the body to ask the liver for sugar in the morning as we wake up

[dhirendrakumarjain]

AVOID ROTI RICE AND SUGAR, BISCUITS, PAV, BUN, PIZZA, NOODLES , COLD DRINKS, CAKE, PASTRIES 🥧 ETC

[dhirendrakumarjain]

BHOOKH LAGNE PER ONE BOWL TASTY AND FRIED DAL PIYE OR ONE BOWL GREEN VEGETABLES KHAYE YOUR SUGAR WILL BE CONTROLLED

[geraldc]

Talk, talk, talk. Takes forever to get to the point.