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Normal to have cortisol surge during sleep, causing slightly higher morning gluc level than @ bedtime? typical: morning ~98, bedtime ~83. not diabetic
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Yes: There is a diurnal pattern to the secretion of cortisol and there is a normal surge in the early morning hours.
Answered 8/23/2014
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