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Dawn Phenomena

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Dawn Phenomena

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Waning-off of Insulin action in AM hours
  2. Secondary to increased nocturnal GH output
  3. Results in high AM Blood Sugars
  • Diagnosis
  1. Checking 3 am Blood Sugar
  • Management
  1. Increase evening long-acting Insulin (NPH) dose