What Is the Somogyi Effect
If the Blood Sugar Level Drops Too Low in the Early Morning Hours, Hormones (Such as Growth Hormone, Cortisol, and Catecholamines) Are Released. These Help...
If the blood sugar level drops too low in the early morning hours, hormones (such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines) are released. These help reverse the low blood sugar level but may lead to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal in the morning.
What is meant by Somogyi effect?
The Somogyi effect or phenomenon happens when you take insulin before bed and wake up with high blood sugar levels. According to the theory of the Somogyi effect, when insulin lowers your blood sugar too much, it can trigger a release of hormones that send your blood sugar levels into a rebound high.
When does the Somogyi effect occur?
The Somogyi effect can occur any time you or your child has extra insulin in the body. To sort out whether an early morning high blood sugar level is caused by the dawn phenomenon or Somogyi effect, check blood sugar levels at bedtime, around 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., and at your normal wake-up time for several nights.
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