Diabetes Reset and Wellness

What to Do If You Wake Up with High Fasting Blood Sugars

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 12/07/2025

Waking up with high fasting blood sugar? This article explains the common causes—like the dawn phenomenon and Somogyi effect—and offers clear, evidence-based steps to help manage morning glucose levels for all types of diabetes. Includes expert tips, real references, and practical solutions to take control of your blood sugar.