As most of us know, many diabetics experience increased insulin needs during the early morning hours. Dawn phenomenon is common, and needing more insulin to cover breakfast is also pretty typical. I know that I need far more insulin before 1:00 or 2:00 p.m. than I do for the rest of the day. Lately, however, the difference has been dramatic!
Has this ever happened to you, or someone you know?
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