DAY 17 Blood Glucose Level: 120 Later in the day: 100

Often called the "dawn phenomenon" my blood glucose level in the a.m. is always higher than it is when it is taken two hours post meals. Again, here's the good news: I've now been off all medications for two weeks. My early morning blood glucose reading remains within a normal level and the fact that it goes even lower once I've eaten is amazing.

Here are some suggestions I found on the web for lowering your morning blood morning readings:

1. Try exercising later in the day, which may help to lower your glucose at night.
2. Limit your carbs in the evening. Eat a small snack of nuts or other protein before bedtime.
3. Be sure to eat in the morning! Skipping breakfast or other meals may well result in a higher blood glucose reading.

P.S. I will put these steps in play tonight and see if I don't get a lower reading tomorrow morning.