What It Is

🌅 Some people see a rise in blood sugar in the early morning.

Cause

• 🧠Hormonal surges before waking — notably cortisol and growth hormone.
• ⚙️These hormones can increase glucose production and reduce insulin sensitivity.

Monitoring

• ⏰Check glucose before breakfast (and consider a 3–4 AM check or CGM review).
• 📈Use CGM trend data to confirm a consistent early-morning rise.

Management

• 🤝Often no immediate regimen change is needed if readings are otherwise on target.
• 🩺If persistent or high, discuss with your care team for personalized adjustments.