MY SPOUSE WHO IS 46 HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES. RECENTLY HIS TRIGLYCERIDES SKYROCKETED TO 400+ AND HIS 7 AM BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS ARE IN THE 150 RANGE, WHAT CAUSES THIS? HIS WEIGHT HAS FLUCTUATED AT LEAST 15 LBS SINCE A YEAR AGO (LOSING AND GAINING) AND HIS HAS HEARTBURN AS WELL. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE?DURING THE DAY HIS SUGAR LEVELS ARE NORMAL, ONLY IN THE MORNINGS IS IT HIGHER.
WHY?
Debra-
Hello! Your husband could be having a bout with either the Dawn Phenomenon or the Somogyi Effect. I have had issues with the Dawn Phenomenon, never experienced the somogyi effect. Click here, it will take to you to dlife.com it will explain the difference between both. I tamed the Dawn Phenomenon by lowering the amount of carbs I eat, cutting out my bedtime snack and trying to do moderate exercise. If your Husband continues to have issues with his morning BG's you should call his Physician.
Cherise
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