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My glucose levels overnight are elevated from midnight to 7 am sometimes into the 130s-140s. this is occurring independently from food intake. how do i get my liver to stop dumping glucose overnight? hx pcos & obesity. a1c 5.4?

Q: my glucose levels overnight are elevated from midnight to 7 am sometimes into the 130s-140s. this is occurring independently from food intake. how do i get my liver to stop dumping glucose overnight? hx pcos & obesity. a1c 5.4?

: Elevated glucose levels (130-140) can occur from "midnight to 7 Am" because of late night snacks and less than normal insulin production. Ask your physician about a glucose tolerance test, as insulin resistance is often occurring with either PCOS or obesity as in diabetes mellitus type 2.

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Elevated glucose levels (130-140) can occur from "midnight to 7 Am" because of late night snacks and less than normal insulin production. Ask your physician about a glucose tolerance test, as insulin resistance is often occurring with either PCOS or obesity as in diabetes mellitus type 2.

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Answered 5/30/2021

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A member asked:

My glucose levels overnight are elevated from midnight to 7 am sometimes into the 130s-140s. this is occurring independently from food intake. how do i get my liver to stop dumping glucose overnight? hx pcos & obesity. a1c 5.4?

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