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Originally Posted by Cyborg Ok, I just tested both bg and ketones and I believe you are correct. My bg 2 hours ago, when I awoke, was 96. 1 hour ago it was 126 and now it is 145. I have not eaten anything. And I just checked for ketones and I am showing a small amount. | That is definitely the dawn phenomenon. And one way to control it is to eat. Basically you will continue to rise until you eat something so your body shuts down it's production of glucose. And when you eat something, you may need more insulin for your first meal of the day than any other meal of the day.
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