Please help newly diagnosed

[Severe_Needle_phobia]

Hi there my Hb1ac was 58 ! I am trying to reverse this I am three weeks in to a no sugar very little carbs diet and I am losing weight but my reading last night was 6.2 and this morning before breakfast was 8.2 most of the morning ones are from 7.8-8.4 what can I do to improve this please I am only diagnosed three weeks

Hi @BonnieH
Warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Heatherlou18]

Hi there my Hb1ac was 58 ! I am trying to reverse this I am three weeks in to a no sugar very little carbs diet and I am losing weight but my reading last night was 6.2 and this morning before breakfast was 8.2 most of the morning ones are from 7.8-8.4 what can I do to improve this please I am only diagnosed three weeks

This usually happens to most - its called the Dawn Phenomenon. Body releases hormones to wake you up resulting in a spike. Could try going for a brisk walk first thing or before bed to see if it helps, I find exercise fixes my spikes (now on the pump so dont get any).

 

[Heatherlou18]

This usually happens to most - its called the Dawn Phenomenon. Body releases hormones to wake you up resulting in a spike. Could try going for a brisk walk first thing or before bed to see if it helps, I find exercise fixes my spikes (now on the pump so dont get any).

Also, please dont worry your sugars are better than most! You're doing really well and lucky you weren't diagnosed with them sky high (hug)

 

[yellowknifer]

it took 8 weeks for my morning numbers to come down to fbg levels after dx and hardcore LC and IF