Why is my glucose level high in the morning?
Many older adults are surprised to wake up with high blood sugar even though they didn’t eat much for dinner. This happens more often than you might think. During the early morning hours, the body releases hormones that cause the liver to produce glucose. This is known as the dawn phenomenon.
Dinner, rest, physical activity, stress, and medication also play a role. That’s why two people can eat almost the same amount and wake up with very different numbers. It’s not always due to “eating poorly”; sometimes your body is working against you while you sleep.
If this happens to you often, it’s a good idea to review your nighttime habits and discuss it with your doctor. Because yes, there is an explanation. And understanding it changes the way you behave.
Review these points before blaming yourself
First, consider whether you ate dinner very late or with too many carbohydrates. Then, think about whether you forgot your medication or if you slept poorly. It’s also worth checking if you’ve had an infection, pain, or less activity than usual.
