Arlington, TX
A 41-year-old female asked:
High night/early am blood sugar. how can i lower it at night? already eat before 7 pm -no food after, and eat mostly protein. take metformin in pm too
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John cuong Doananswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Talk to your doctor: about this case. There is a thing called the Somogyi effect. It means post-hypoglycemia hyperglycemia, most commonly occurring in the early wee hours of the morning. Please talk to your doctor for potential treatment for this condition. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
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