Why Are Your Blood Sugar Levels High in the Morning? | Explained

🌅Dawn phenomena is the natural rise in blood sugar levels in the morning, regardless of diabetes status.

⏰Hormones like cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon, and adrenaline play a role in pumping up blood sugar levels in the morning.

🥘The morning rise in blood sugar levels is not directly caused by dinner but rather by stored glucose and hormones.

🚶‍♂️Regular exercise and maintaining good sleep habits can help control morning blood sugar levels.

💡A fasting blood sugar level between 70-100 mg/dL is normal; levels above 100 mg/dL may indicate prediabetes or diabetes.

Is it normal to have high blood sugar in the morning?

—Yes, dawn phenomena is a natural rise in blood sugar levels in the morning, even in non-diabetic individuals.

What hormones affect blood sugar levels in the morning?

—Hormones like cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon, and adrenaline can contribute to higher blood sugar levels in the morning.

Does dinner directly cause high morning blood sugar levels?

—No, the rise in morning blood sugar levels is primarily caused by stored glucose and hormonal activity.

How can I control my morning blood sugar levels?

—Maintaining good sleep habits, exercising regularly, and making dietary adjustments like avoiding late-night eating can help control morning blood sugar levels.

What is considered a normal fasting blood sugar level?

—A fasting blood sugar level between 70-100 mg/dL is considered normal; levels above 100 mg/dL may indicate prediabetes or diabetes.

00:00Introduction to the puzzling question of why blood sugar levels are high in the morning.

01:00Explanation of blood sugar level breakdown and what fasting blood sugar levels indicate.

02:20Introduction to dawn phenomena, the natural rise in blood sugar levels in the early morning.

03:45Explanation of the role of hormones like cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon, and adrenaline in affecting blood sugar levels in the morning.

04:50Clarification that the rise in morning blood sugar levels is not directly caused by dinner but rather by stored glucose and hormonal activity.

05:55Tips for controlling morning blood sugar levels, including exercise, proper sleep, and dietary adjustments.

06:20Encouragement to like, share, and subscribe to the channel for helpful information and support.