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What Is My Fasting Blood Sugar Level Higher In The Morning?
Question: I am a t2 diabetic taking 1500 mg of metformin per day. 1000 in morning and 500 in evening.
Been waking up at 3 AM every morning. Took glucose at 4 am and it was 143. Took it at 7 AM
with no eating and it was 164. Yesterday PM it was 116. Why are my fasting readings going higher
in the morning?
Been waking up at 3 AM every morning. Took glucose at 4 am and it was 143. Took it at 7 AM
with no eating and it was 164. Yesterday PM it was 116. Why are my fasting readings going higher
in the morning?
Brief Answer:
About high fasting glucose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
We usually suggest the highest dose of metformin in the evening.
In your case i think the cause of high glucose at 4. 0 a.m and fasting is due to low dose of metformin.
Try to take 1000 in the evening and 500 in the morning.
Keep monitoring the blood glucose and do not hesitate to inform about the results.
Best wishes,
Dr. Mirjeta
About high fasting glucose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
We usually suggest the highest dose of metformin in the evening.
In your case i think the cause of high glucose at 4. 0 a.m and fasting is due to low dose of metformin.
Try to take 1000 in the evening and 500 in the morning.
Keep monitoring the blood glucose and do not hesitate to inform about the results.
Best wishes,
Dr. Mirjeta
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