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What leads to blood sugar spikes in diabetics at night?

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Many things: Hi. What type of diabetes, what do you eat before going to bed, what diabetes drugs you're taking? Need a little more info. Good luck!

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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