Struggling with elevated morning blood sugar levels? Join us as we delve into the mechanisms that cause high blood sugar in the morning and explore practical strategies to effectively manage high morning glucose readings. Check out the free diabetes handbook below!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why are my morning blood sugars high?
00:45 What is the Dawn Phenomenon?
01:28 The reason for high morning blood sugars
02:04 High sugars at bedtime
02:35 Managing the Dawn Phenomenon
02:52 How exercise can affect blood sugar
03:43 Water intake and blood sugar
04:23 Hidden sugars in foods that appear to be healthy
05:02 Adding protein to meals to reduce blood sugar

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Lindsay Dixon is a Registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education.

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References:

Can beta cells survive in people with type 2 diabetes?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/arti...

Gluconeogenesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/...

Low carbohydrate diet to achieve weight loss and improve HbA1c in type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes: experience from one general practice: https://www.portlandmedicalcentre.co....

Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: https://diabetesjournals.org/clinical...

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