Somogyi Phenomenon (Effect) - is something like “rebound hyperglycemia.” (This is when you have elevated blood sugar over 200 mg following a low blood sugar that’s under 70 mg.) Primarily it happens in the middle of the night, but it can happen anytime of the day. It is usually related to too much insulin or taking too many diabetes pills. Monitoring your blood sugar between 2 – 3am can help determine if you and your physician need to make any adjustments to prevent yourself from suffering from a Somogyi Phenomenon. (Also called Somogyi Effect)
One of the hardest areas to control in diabetes is the rollercoaster from low and high blood sugar levels. Take special note that there are a number of common blood sugar situations that effect many type 1 and type 2 diabetics. This month we will look at two of the diabetic phenomenons that you should be aware of. You are not alone! There are solutions to these blood sugar problems. Contact your Endocynologist Doctor and let him/her know if you think you are suffering from the Somogyi Phenomenon.
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