Diabetes Reset and Wellness

Why Your Morning Glucose Is High

by: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCESPublished on: 2025/09/08

“Why Your Morning Glucose Is High — and What to Do About It” This post explains why fasting blood sugar can be high even when you don’t eat overnight. You’ll learn about the dawn phenomenon, the feet-on-the-floor effect, and how evening meals, sleep, and stress play a role. Plus, it gives you simple fixes — like earlier dinners, short walks, and breakfast sequencing — along with a 7-day experiment to help you discover what works best for your body.