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2. Dawn phenomenon - Wikipedia

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   The dawn phenomenon, sometimes called the dawn effect, is an observed increase in blood sugar (glucose) levels that takes place in the early-morning, often between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. First described by Schmidt in 1981 as an increase of blood glucose or insulin demand occurring at dawn, [1] this naturally occurring phenomenon is frequently seen ...

3. Hyperglycemia - Wikipedia

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   Insulin resistance desensitizes insulin receptors, preventing insulin from lowering blood sugar levels. The leading cause of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes is the failure of insulin to suppress glucose production by glycolysis and gluconeogenesis due to insulin resistance.

4. Type 2 diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Type 2 diabetes ( T2D ), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. [6] Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. [3] Symptoms may also include increased hunger, having a sensation of pins and needles, and sores ...

5. Blood sugar level - Wikipedia

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   The blood sugar level, blood sugar concentration, blood glucose level, or glycemia is the measure of glucose concentrated in the blood. The body tightly regulates blood glucose levels as a part of metabolic homeostasis.

6. Diabetic? These Foods Will Help Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

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   For diabetics, keeping close tabs on blood-sugar levels is essential, and that means keeping close tabs on diet.

7. Blood sugar regulation - Wikipedia

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   Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, the common name for glucose dissolved in blood plasma, are maintained by the body within a narrow range. This tight regulation is referred to as glucose homeostasis. Insulin, which lowers blood sugar, and glucagon, which raises it, are the most well known of the hormones ...