Dawn phenomenon

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The dawn phenomenon refers to a natural rise in blood sugar levels that occurs in the early morning hours in people with diabetes. The rise in blood sugar levels is caused by the body's release of hormones such as cortisol and glucagon, which increase the production of glucose in the liver.

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