Category: blood glucose

somogyi-effect:-navigating-blood-sugar-swings-in-diabetes
7
Mar
2024

Somogyi Effect: Navigating Blood Sugar Swings in Diabetes

Navigating the complexities of managing diabetes introduces us to various phenomena that directly impact blood glucose levels. Among these, the Somogyi effect is a critical concept for those striving to maintain balanced glucose levels. This phenomenon, named after the scientist Michael Somogyi who first described it, is a counter-regulatory response to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar […]

dawn-phenomenon:-identifying-and-managing-symptoms
4
Mar
2024

Dawn Phenomenon: Identifying and Managing Symptoms

When managing diabetes, it is ideal to maintain morning blood glucose levels between 70 and 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). However, people with diabetes often find that their early-morning blood sugar is high. These early-morning blood sugar spikes occur due to a relatively common event called the dawn phenomenon, affecting approximately 50% of people living […]