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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jones_48" data-source="post: 1430540" data-attributes="member: 31514">If you think it's because his basal isnt lasting 24 hours, I found Tresiba to work well because it lasts over 24 hours - could be that he just needs to change insulin. I struggled with the dawn effect for a while, my blood would be 7 before bed and 20+ in the morning - so frustrating! My bloods would be steady until about 4am then shoot up.  I used to inject at around 10pm and tried out 3 different basal insulins separately within a few months (Levemir, Insulatard, Tresiba) and continued to have the problem. I even tried splitting it half in the morning and half in the evening but it didn't help.I have since started on an insulin pump and it's been the best decision as you can alter the basal rate given during the night. I finally wake up with a normal reading!  I'm 25, diagnosed at 11 and based on my experiences can only suggest changing insulin or getting a pump. Does he see a consultant regarding his control?</blockquote>

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