Dawn Phenomenon

 

“Dawn” is often used metaphorically to mean:

• Beginning of something new 

                                     Dawn = The beginning of morning, just before the sun rises 

 

 

 Dawn Phenomenon In Diabetes

 

 

Dawn phenomenon is an early morning rise in blood glucose levels seen in people with Diabetes mellitus, typically between 4 AM – 8 AM, without preceding hypoglycemia. 

 

In the early morning, the body naturally releases counter-regulatory hormones:

• Growth hormone
• Cortisol
• Glucagon
• Catecholamines

 These hormones:

• Increase insulin resistance

 

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