Lowering of blood pressure is also stated as a reason for dawn phenomenon. As a result of low blood pressure, body releases stress hormones causing an increase in blood sugar level. Dawn phenomenon some times cause serious impact on type 1 diabetic patients than type 2 diabetic patients. Rise in body blood glucose level usually happens from a time period between 4 AM and 8 AM.
As we know prevention is better than cure, let’s see what all are the precautions taken for reducing the risk of dawn phenomenon diabetes. According to the studies made on diabetic patients, the major cause of rise in early morning glucose level is due to inadequate supply of insulin dosage. Hormones induced during sleep time make morning blood glucose level higher and harder to control. Regulating growth hormone with higher night time insulin dosage is a remedial measure for this situation.
Now think about your daily diet. Diet plays an important role in managing early morning blood sugar. Reducing the consumption of carbohydrates is one of the best way by which we can reduce the risk of dawn phenomenon of diabetes. Make sure to continue exercises regularly and to follow a diet with less carbohydrate concentration especially at night time. Try to include a diet with more protein content than a diet with more carbohydrate content in dinner.