17/10/2026
“But I haven’t even had breakfast… how is my sugar higher?” 🩸
Sugar in your blood doesn’t only come from what you’ve just eaten. Your liver supplies it too.
Early-morning hormones can increase that supply. Usually, insulin keeps things balanced—but in diabetes, that response may not be enough.
This can explain higher morning readings, but other factors, including medication wearing off overnight, can also play a part. If it keeps happening, review the pattern with your diabetes team.
Save this for the next time a morning reading surprises you 💛