Dawn phenomenon, sometimes called the dawn effect, is an early-morning (usually between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.) increase in blood sugar (glucose) relevant to people with diabetes. It is different from Chronic Somogyi rebound in that dawn phenomenon is not associated with nocturnal hypoglycemia. It is possible that dawn phenomenon is caused by the relea... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_phenomenon
A sudden rise in blood glucose levels in the early morning hours. This condition sometimes occurs in people with type 1 (formerly known as insulin-dependent) diabetes and (rarely) in people with type 2 (formerly known as noninsulin-dependent) diabetes. Unlike the Somogyi effect, it is not a result of an insulin reaction. People who have high le...... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_diabetes
Abrupt increases in fasting levels of plasma glucose concentrations between 5 and 9 a.m., in the absence of antecedent hypoglycaemia; occurs in diabetic patients receiving insulin therapy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
the early morning increase in plasma glucose concentration and thus insulin requirement in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
A sudden rise in blood glucose levels in the early morning hours. This condition sometimes occurs in people with insulin dependant diabetes.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. abrupt increases in fasting levels of plasma glucose concentrations between 5 and 9 AM, in the absence of antecedent hypoglycemia; occurs in diabetic patients receiving insulin therapy. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=67922
A sudden rise in blood glucose levels in the early morning hours. This condition sometimes occurs in people with insulin-dependent diabetes and (rarely) in people with noninsulin-dependent diabetes. Unlike the Somogyi effect, it is not a result of an insulin reaction. People who have high levels of blood glucose in the mornings before eating may ne... Found on http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary099.htm