High levels on waking ?

[Elizabeth69]

Hello All ,
My recent hba1c test was 80 . I had been taking Alogliptin . My diabetic nurse changed my meds to gliclazide , and issued me with a glucose test kit .i have been testing on waking and before and after meals . I ate little carbs drank lots of water and last night after my evening meal I was 6.1 . I’ve just tested when I got up and have a level of 19.1 . Why am I getting such high levels first thing after fasting all night ? Can anyone offer advice on this . Thanks in advance .

 

[catinahat]

Hello @Elizabeth69 welcome to the forum
That reading is extremely high did you confirm it by doing a retest ?

 

[Elizabeth69]

Yes I tested twice . And got the same reading . Yesterday mornings tests where 16.2 .

 

[catinahat]

Have you heard of the Dawn phenomenon https://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose/dawn-phenomenon.html
The liver releases stored glucose into the blood stream but I doubt that can explain your very high morning levels. Maybe another visit to your DN to see if your meds need adjusting, I would also be looking at my diet to see if I could reduce carbohydrates further.
Here's some info we give to new members you may find it useful
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/

 

[Elizabeth69]

Thank you . To be honest I have received little information from my DN . I will go
back and try again .

 

[Circuspony]

Have they confirmed you aren't type 1?

 

[poemagraphic]

Silly question but I'm going to ask it...
Did you wash and dry your hands before testing?