Dawn Phenomenon vs. Somogyi Effect: What's the Difference?

If you've noticed a pattern of elevated blood sugars in the morning, it could be a result of something called the dawn phenomenon or the Somogyi effect.

Dawn Phenomenon vs. Somogyi Effect Both the dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect cause elevated blood sugars in the morning. But what's the difference between the two, and how can you counteract their effects? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT The Ups and Downs of Blood Sugar MORE What Is Euglycemia? MORE Continuous Glucose Monitoring By the Numbers MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Real Life With Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.