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High Blood Sugar in the Morning: Why It Happens

By the Sugar Defender Pro Guide team · Updated · 3 min read

Short answer

Morning blood sugar can run high because hormones like cortisol and growth hormone rise in the early hours (often called the dawn phenomenon), and because of late-night carb snacks, poor sleep or medication timing. If your fasting readings are high, track them and talk to your doctor; habits like an earlier, lighter dinner and an evening walk often help.

Key takeaways

  • Early-morning hormones raise blood sugar.
  • Late snacks and short sleep add to it.
  • Track fasting readings and tell your doctor.
  • Earlier dinners and evening walks help.

Common causes

  • The dawn phenomenon: before you wake, your body releases hormones such as cortisol and growth hormone that raise blood sugar to give you energy for the day.
  • Late-night carbs: a bowl of cereal at 11 p.m. shows up in the morning.
  • Short or poor sleep (NHLBI).
  • Medication timing for people with diabetes; only your doctor should adjust it.

What's normal?

A fasting level below 100 mg/dL is normal; 100-125 mg/dL is in the prediabetes range (MedlinePlus). See normal blood sugar levels.

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Habits that help

  1. Eat dinner earlier and keep it lighter on refined carbs.
  2. Walk 10-15 minutes after dinner.
  3. If you need a snack, choose protein or nuts.
  4. Keep a regular sleep schedule.
  5. Track readings and share them with your doctor (MedlinePlus: managing your blood sugar).

When to call your doctor

If readings stay high or you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as thirst and frequent urination, talk to your doctor. See also MedlinePlus self-care for high blood sugar.

A morning routine

Many people pair a balanced breakfast with their morning Sugar Defender Pro drops, taken before breakfast as directed. See Sugar Defender Pro.

FAQ

Why is my blood sugar high in the morning?

Early-morning hormones, late-night snacks, poor sleep or medication timing are common reasons.

What is a normal morning blood sugar?

Below 100 mg/dL fasting, according to MedlinePlus.

What can I do tonight?

Eat an earlier, lighter dinner and take a short walk after it.

Sources

  1. NHLBI: How much sleep is enough?
  2. MedlinePlus: Blood glucose test
  3. MedlinePlus: Managing your blood sugar
  4. MedlinePlus: High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
  5. MedlinePlus: High blood sugar, self-care

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