It seems strange to be able to keep blood sugar levels in control throughout the day and have morning blood sugar high, right?
I mean, it doesn’t seem logical. After all, you haven’t eaten anything so it should be lower shouldn’t it?
It’s a common assumption and it would seem logical, but it is common for people with type 2 diabetes to have high blood sugar in the morning.
Why?
Because your body continues to produce glucose even when you don’t eat. It’s called gluconeogenesis.
This is a natural process for all of us. But in diabetes many people have increased gluconeogensis.
Another reason is that cortisol (our stress hormone) is the hormone that slowly increases in levels from around 3 am onwards to reach it’s peak early in the morning. Cortisol has a direct influence on blood sugar levels too – elevating them.
Still, there are practical things you can do to lower morning blood sugar levels, here’s how…
How to Lower Morning Blood Sugar
Lowering morning highs has a lot to do with your overall health, diet, and lifestyle and usually incorporates a number of different factors.
Put some of the following things into practice, give it some time, and no doubt you will start seeing an improvement.
Just remember, the number you’re aiming for with fasting blood sugar is between 90-110 (5-6.1).
Try Apple Cider Vinegar & Cheese Before Bed
One small study found that having 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 1 oz (28 g) cheese (which is just 1 slice cheese) before bed reduced morning glucose by 4% compared to 2% when the participants only had cheese and water.
People that had a typical fasting glucose above 130 mg/dl or 7.2 mmol/l had an even better result of 6% decrease in morning blood sugar levels.
It’s not fully understood why vinegar has such a beneficial effect on blood sugar but it seems that the acetic acid in the vinegar exerts the positive influence.
The best apple cider vinegar to use is this one by Braggs.
Have A Protein/ Fat Combined Snack
Many people find that a bedtime snack helps lower morning highs.
This is most likely because it shortens the ‘fasting’ time and may slow down the livers own glucose production. If you’re not using the apple cider vinegar method above, try having a mix of protein and fat combined before going to bed.
Here are a few ideas:
- A tablespoon of natural peanut butter (great on pieces of celery for some fiber filling goodness)
- A small piece of chicken with avocado or 5 olives
- A small handful of macadamia nuts
- A couple of slices of cheese
These are all simple snacks that contain both protein and fat.
Enjoy A Good Dinner
Make sure you eat something substantial for dinner, a meal high in fiber and low in carbs is best – check out some of our free recipes.
It’s never a good idea to skip meals because this raises blood glucose levels. Remember that gluconeogenesis we talked about earlier? The liver will still produce glucose even if you don’t eat.
Get Good Sleep
Make sure you get a good restful sleep every day because lack of sleep can increase cortisol production (our key stress hormone) and this pushes glucose levels higher.
The importance of sleep in a healthy lifestyle is often underestimated – or hardly even spoken about for that matter.
Remove electronic items from your sleeping space. Minimize noise and light. And get to bed early. We all need those 8 hours to rest and restore.
Avoid Alcohol
Although drinking alcohol might seem relaxing it is best to steer clear of it because it’s actually a stimulant and prevents deep REM sleep.
We just pointed out that lack of sleep can increase the production of our stress hormone cortisol, which also increases blood glucose. And overall, alcohol is just best kept to a minimum for better health.
Eat Protein In The Morning
To help bring blood sugar levels down eat something when you get up but make sure it’s a protein – or a protien/ veggie breakfast.
If you go and eat loads of carbs for breakfast – toast and cereals being the worst offenders – when your blood glucose is already high, it will only push it up further.
Try eating a delicious veggie egg scramble, egg “muffin” cups, or a quick berry protein smoothie.
Adopt A Healthy Morning Ritual
Developing a morning ritual is a great habit for a healthy mind and body and it will also help lower your morning blood sugar as well.
When you get up, have a small protein/ fat combined snack (as outlined above), then try doing some stretching or go for a short walk first thing in the morning – just 5-10 minutes to get moving.
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and moves glucose out of the muscles and into the cells.
It’s often best to have that protein/ fat snack first though, before you do the exercise.
Eat Well Every Day
Morning blood sugar levels are all tied up with everything else you do throughout the day too.
You want to manage your diabetes and hormones by eating a healthy diet every day – eat the right type of carbs, eat the right amount of carbs, and minimize the most problematic foods – sugar, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes.
The more controlled you can keep your blood sugars overall, the better your morning sugars will be as well.
Lose A Bit Of Weight
Even a small amount of weight loss can help lower blood glucose, balance hormones, reduce inflammation and generally make you feel a whole lot better.
If you focus on eating well every day and doing a bit of exercise, the rest usually falls into place.
You could also give this weight loss and wellness drink a try – you’ll notice it has the all helpful apple cider vinegar in it – because it really does have an overall beneficial effect.
Speak To Your Physician
Make sure you speak to your physician and healthcare team about making dietary and lifestyle changes.
And, if you think your morning levels are way too high, or no matter what you do you can’t get them down, talk to your physician or health practitioner to see if you might need to alter your medication.
When it comes to lowering morning blood sugar levels, it really is a combination of things that can help.
Start with the apple cider vinegar and cheese before bed and see how that goes. Then, try working on all the other things in this list.
Give it some time and no doubt you will begin to see some great improvements.
Have you tried something else that worked? Have some comments you’d like to add? Leave them below and let’s chat about it.
I take most of my medication‘s at night. Will drinking the apple cider vinegar affect my other medication‘s like xigduo, Prestiq And omeprazole?
Hi Robin, Drinking apple cider vinegar is generally considered safe, but it can interact with certain medications. For example, ACV is acidic, and omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid. There’s a possibility that taking ACV could counteract the effects of omeprazole, potentially leading to increased stomach acidity. Always be cautious if you notice any symptoms and speak to your doctor before making changes to your diet.
I’m type 2 pre diabetes, 58 and not over weight and I don’t take anymore medicine because it would drop my levels to 70mgl or below sometime when I was taking 1/2 metformin, so I talked to my doctor and was ordered to stop taking it but now I it control through diet and exercise but during the day my levels are between 70mgl-86mgl but when I wake up in the morning it is between 90-113 any ideas or suggestions because I want it to be more of a consistent level?
Thanks!
I would suggest reviewing some of the suggestions in this article – a lot of people find the apple cider vinegar + cheese before bed works wonders. Some people find taking cinnamon/ cinnamon tea before bed can help too. All in all it sounds like you are getting great results with your current regimen.
Do u just Apple Cider Vinegar straight or mix with water what is the ratio
1 TBS ACV mixed into 8oz water
I have type2 diabetes and take 1000 mg of metformin IR both morning and evening. I have been waking up at around 2am every morning for the past several months. I have trouble getting back to sleep. The last couple of nights I have taken a teaspoon of honey when I wake up and find it easier to get back to sleep. Any suggestions?
Have you ever checked your blood sugar at 2am? It sounds like you might be thinking your wake periods could be related to low blood sugar – which is entirely possible. I would start by checking your blood sugar on the nights you awake, and then work with your doctor to adjust meds and/or bed time snack if necessary.
I just take glipizide 10 MG everymorning
I have been taking my med’s every day and during the day my blood sugar levels are great, I watch what I eat and my morning blood sugar levels range from 89 to 114. I there something I can do besides the apple cider vinegar?
Hi Candida, your morning levels aren’t that high so no need to be too concerned. 70-100 is optimal, but up to 130 is acceptable too. The apple cider vinegar is the beneficial agent but there is info above of other supplements that can help as well. Always check with your doctor before supplementation.
I’m a first-time visitor. I’m impressed with your article’s pleasant and easy-to-understand presentation and applaud your suggestions on how to lower morning blood sugar. I’m excited to try these out.
However, I would appreciate seeing a date added. I find many writers on the internet never date their material. I’ll start reading only to find the information so outdated that it’s unusable, and then I get angry because I’ve wasted my time.
Yes, some info is applicable no matter its age but, in this day of exponential information growth, it doesn’t take but a few months (and sometimes only a few weeks) before it’s out of date. The medical field is constantly changing with new information, products, and procedures. Adding a date would be quite helpful. Thank you for a very interesting website!
Thanks for the feedback. Given the nature of our information, it is applicable no matter its age and updated regularly where it is not.
I have been taking 1tsp of Bragg apple cider n 1/2 lemon morning 3 times a week . I started taking it everyday but I started to ge pains in my legs for some reason . Dr said I have to drink more water. Should I take it @ night instead. It seams to help lower my sugar
I personally like to take mine at night, but any time that you can remember to squeeze it in will reap benefits. Not sure about the apple cider vinegar and legs pains… I wonder if it was truly related or just coincidental.
I’ve been diabetic for about 12yrs about a month ago i was in the hospital for a bad infection and high blood sugars. I went into a diabetic coma well I am home and doing good all but my FBS. They are really high. I usually eat around 6 and don’t eat again till the morning. My morning sugars are around 200-230. I’m not Metformin and I take cinnamon. What can I take other than acv to help lower them? I’m on a no sugar/low carb diet. It’s only been about 4 weeks since i’ve been out of the hospital. Please help I’m getting frustrated.
Do you check your blood sugar prior to bed? My first suggestion is to check prior to bed so that you can better determine if it’s your dinner meal that’s causing such a rise, or your body’s own fluctuation. If your blood sugar is high before even going to bed, then you may need to reconsider what you’re eating for dinner.
Aside from the ACV, which is often very effective for many of our members, a small protein/fat snack may be beneficial. This could be a slice or two of cheese, or a portion of nuts. Trying a snack may help especially if your blood sugar is within normal range after dinner and/or before bed.
In additional to cinnamon, other beneficial supplements are discussed in this article.
hello jedha, it seems like no matter what i do at night my morning blood levels are 135 to 139.
then at night 2 hours after my meal their 107 to 113. at night i might have a hand full of nuts
or a couple strawberries. i’ll try the cheese see if that works. i don’t like cider. anything else
you can suggest would be helpful.i’m 68 and just found out a month 1/2 ago that i’m type 2. i exercise and have lost 25 lbs in a month 1/2. trying to lose more. thank you for listening.
Give the cheese a try, I would definitely avoid strawberries (or any fruit) in the evenings- your best bet is to go for a protein/fat combined snack. And remember, if you decide to give the apple cider vinegar a try down the road it has to be Apple Cider Vinegar, not just the apple cider juice.
Of course I’d also encourage you to continue the exercise and weight loss!
What about Coconut vinegar.,.more gentle on GI..Will it work ? Also what kind of cheese ?
Apple cider vinegar specifically contains compounds that have been studied to exert this effect. Cheddar cheese is best.
Cheddar ?:}i believe It is most unhealthy one ..What about Goat sheep Cheese .feta ..or needs to be Hard one ?
The study done showing a lower blood sugar was conducted using cheddar. Other cheeses are also healthy to eat but have not been studied for their effectiveness of lowering morning blood sugar.
Lemon juice helps just as well. Pure lemon juice three Caps with every meal
Are used a liquid in the bottle pure lemon juice.
Try some lemon juices
Look in the supplement aisle
there is an apple cider vinegar pill. All the benefits without the nasty taste. I also take cinnamon pills, both are good for maintaining blood sugar. I personally take one of each per meal.
Glad to hear that works for you Lisa!
The Goli Apple cider pills each have 4 carbs in it. It says to take three or more a day that is 12 carbs, also the first ingredient in it is organic cane sugar. Is that ok?
No that is not ok Ellie. This supplement is all sugar, which is not needed. There are many betters ones available.
Jedha;
Hi,i have been sick with a bad cold that is affecting my asthma which i use my inhaylers(3)and my blood sugar is high due to me being sick and my doctor told me to up my insulin that i do twice a day.i have three healthy meals a day plus healthy snacks and i check my blood sugar more often when i sick.my arthritis symptoms acts up whenever the weather changes or to much stress,i only take tylenol extra strength or the tylenol for arthritis pill with my high blood pressure pill in the mornings and at suppertime.can arthritis and stress put up blood sugar readings?i walk throughout the day 7 days a week,i go swimming with my cousin or a friend as a guide because i am partially sighted with limited vision and i use a white cane and my low vision is caused from me being born premature 53 years ago.i go warm water swimming as often as i can to help ease my symptoms and it helps me to control and lower my blood sugar.
I used to go nordic walking with my poles but one pole broke so now i have to go buy another set of poles,which helps my arthritis and high blood sugar levels that controls my symptoms.
What can i do or use to help me to get over my cold and lower my blood sugar when i am sick?i rest and sleep in between my meals when i am sick as it easily wears me out if you know what i mean.
Kim
Managing blood sugar while sick can feel like an extra task, Kim, but it’s very common that your sugar will run higher during illness. You may find this guide to the Flu somewhat relevant to your situation.
Continue to get plenty of rest, that’s exactly what your body needs to fight this infection. Many fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals that will help build your immune system which will help ward off future colds. Once you’re feeling up to it get right back to your nordic walking & swimming as those are both great activities to help with your sugar levels in general.
Is it true that cinnamon helps lower blood sugar?
Also what do you suggest is the best sugar substitute by taste?
For example Swerve, stevia…..
Yes, there is some evidence to show cinnamon helps lower blood sugar. We have some info on that here. We use liquid stevia extract in all our recipes. Other good options are erythritol, xylitol, tagatose and monk fruit.
I heard that stevia isn’t any good either
Based on the research and science we reviewed, stevia is a great choice for people with diabetes/ prediabetes.
Take teaspoon of Virgin coconut oil before bedtime.
Bertyboy
Yes, coconut oil is a healthy fat and as discussed in the article having a protein/fat snack before bed helps improve morning levels. Great choice!
Jedha;
Hi,i have seen the apple cider vinegar in the grocery stores but i have always walked past it.what does it taste like?can i drink it by itself?how much of it can i drink it on a daily basis?i use avocado,chia seeds,dragon fruit,natrel milk,almond milk,coconut cashew milk,frozen fruit and stevia in my smoothies to help lower my blood sugar,and i have had type 2 diabetes since 2012 and i still find it a challenge to keep my blood sugar in the normal range of under 10 on a daily basis that fustrates me and causes me stress because i try really hard everyday to keep it in the normal range.i am on insulin and i do my blood sugar 4 times a day and more often when i am sick or out on my long walks if my arthritis and asthma doesn’t act up too much,and i use my inhaylers a lot as well.
Kim
Apple Cider Vinegar tastes like a slightly sweeter, but still very tangy vinegar. The most strait forward way to drink it is to mix with water and drink before each meal. Check out this article for more information about the health benefits and how to consume Apple Cider Vinegar.
Remember that stress in and of itself can raise blood sugar levels- so try not to stress about these readings. Instead, let’s look at your diet and see where there is room for improvement. Especially with regards to the dragon fruit and frozen fruit– you may want to try eliminating this for the time being until your levels improve a bit. Try including more foods from this list and let us know if you see some improvement.
Jedha;
Hi,does high stress and tention also raise blood sugar levels?There has been a lot of daily stress and tention in my family and my house due to my brother’s new wife who has been living with us since feb.1st of this year and it has gotten to the point that my health issues( high blood pressue,asthma,arthritis,blood sugar levels,migrain headaches) are acting up a lot even though i am on prescribed meds to control my symptoms.
Mom and i are looking for a place of our own together to rent that is pet friendly so that i can have a therapy pet that my doctor wants me to have at home when my mom and i find a place to move into and rent together.
Kim
Absolutely YES Kim! Stress is a trigger for many symptoms because it raises and changes hormones and your nervous system responses. Hopefully soon you will be resettled and in the meantime, try practicing some form of stress relief. Even some deep breathing for 5 minutes a day, or perhaps something like a short session of yoga.
Mashing the cheese and vinegar with a touch of mustard makes for a nice savoury flavour. Used to have ir as a kid in sandwiches; licking the bowl was a treat. Cheese is best left out of the fridge for a while to prevent it being too hard,
Thanks for the suggestion Lewis – sounds interesting!
I thought having a good high fiber slice of toast with p-nut butter was ok in am. I even have apple slices with it. Is this bad. I am new at this.
My husband has had diabetes for at least 6 years now and was recently informed that if he doesn’t watch what he eats he will have to take insulin at night since his morning levels are high. I have changed our diet and it is slowly improving but he finds he gets hungry before bed. I will definitely try this for him and will keep you updated thanks for the info!
I’ve been diabetic for twenty years now. I was taking Metformin and Glipizide, but the Dr recently told me to stop the Metformin because blood tests showed it was harming my kidneys. Now I’m taking just Glipizide and a strict diet- no sugar and very low carbs. My blood sugar has been 150-225 in the morning. I’m not crazy about cheese- can I put it on an egg to disguise the flavor? Really don’t want to go on insulin.
If you do not like cheese Jeanette, that’s okay! You can just eat eggs instead of the cheese as eggs are another high fat, high protein, low carb food that can help with lowering morning blood sugars. You may also consider joining us as a member, as members are having great success with diet-controlled diabetes and reducing or eliminating medications.
I have been reading on the different comments. I too have high blood sugars in the morning. I am going to try the acv with cheddar cheese slice. I have not been exercising but i am going to start. Thank you all for sharing😁
I see to have an opposite reaction actually.
I have serious drops in Blood sugar early mornings, bet 5 and 8.
I have Dexcom to alert me, thankfully, but hate the alarm, it wakes the entire household.
I keep glucose tabs handy and have to take several each morning.
I have to make sure my bedtime BS level is elevated to sleep through to early mornings.
Any ideas?
Vicki
Are you insulin-dependent Vicki? This sounds like the “Somogyi Effect” or “rebound hyperglycemia.” Have you considered working with an endocrinologist? As this can be more hormone related.
Cheese everyt clogged arteries and what is a normal morning blood sugAr in the morning you guys ever heard of TEGO TEA FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGARS
The number you’re aiming for with fasting blood sugar is between 90-110 mg/dl (5-6.1mmol/L). Cheese is a perfectly fine choice for diabetes, if you’re concerned about clogged arteries you’ll be happy to know that is some outdated information. Read more about dairy (cheese) and diabetes here.
I am not familiar with tego tea, so I am not sure if it is a good choice for high blood sugar.
I’ve been dx with type 2. No meds. Going to try diet and exercise. I just read about the ACV and cheese. So I did the ACV but have no cheese. So we will c what my fbs is tomorrow.
Great job on taking a step towards better health. Keep us posted on if the apple cider vinegar helped your fasting blood sugar.
My morning sugar level stays around 250, since the last 2 days I have started taking apple cider vinegar and also started intermittent fasting nothing after 8 in the evening till noon next day, 10 is this a good strategy, 2) how long before I see lower numbers thanks
There is no clear answer for this Azbar, as everyone’s body is different. Intermittent fasting does work for some but we actually don’t encourage fasting for many. You can read more about fasting here. You should also evaluate the rest of your diet to ensure your daily levels are in range, bringing those down can help with morning levels too.
This refers to Jack, April 30.
Drinking the juice, or including bittergourd in vege meals brings down FBS
to many.,as far as you do not mind the ‘bitterness’ in the stuff. Its worth trying.
I have Type 2 diabetes and my blood sugars in the morning have always been high. They usually run from 150 to 170. I researched that when fasting our livers produce glucose and that is the reason for high FBS. I was told to try some healthy carbs and protein before bed so your body doesn’t think you are fasting, so last night I had some cheese and a Carb Balance tortilla before bed. This morning my blood sugar was 108…the best it has ever been.
Are you still eating this before bed?
Hi Jedha,I want to try the ACV and cheese.So can you tell me the instruction that how to do the preparation and eating method.pls advise..tq and good day..
There is no special method, just take the vinegar is some water and simply eat the cheese.
Ok noted.thank you..
I am a type 2 diabetes person for past 7 years. Last 1 year I am on insulin plus oral tablets. I am going through Menopause phase. I am unable to take my morning walk for past 2 months because of too much pain in my legs and lower back. I feel uncomfortable not taking walks. Please suggest me some solution for pain in lower back and legs. I do strectching in the morning now. Also I get leg cramps in the early mornings that disturbs my sleep.
Hi Supriya, it sounds like you may have magnesium deficiency – this commonly represents as muscle cramps and stiffness. You can read about magnesium here. You can also try epsom salt baths, which help back pain. Epsom salts are magnesium sulphate. And taking short walks can still be beneficial as less activity can often make back pain worse. Deep tissue massage may also be beneficial.
I am taking 2 spoons Bragg’s ACV with warm water and with one cube of Amul cheese before bed time daily but my FBS levels are still high around 120-140. Pl advise me how to bring down FBS level to 70-80.
You will find this info helpful.
Don’t forget your teeth. The acid takes a toll on them and brushing them right after taking the vinegar is bad too.
If you use a straw, you can bypass your teeth. Just a suggestion.
Hello Jedha,
I was wondering what kind of cheese is best for the Apple cider vinegar and slice of cheese snack.
Cheddar Marie.
Drinking bitter guard juice before bed after dinner, will it lower the fasting sugar level ?
Not sure Jack, we haven’t done research on this yet but will endeavor to look into it. You may also like to read this discussion on fasting blood sugar levels.
I am prediebetic and in morning my sugars would be around 118 but sometimes 110. Hardly ever below 110. So i read this post about the braggs vinagar. Which i was already drinking before bed and really i didnt see a lower blood sugar. So i added the piece of chesse and omg….ive been waking up with blood sugar at 98 and 102 my highest blood sugar for the past 4 days using..my highest sugar in morning is now around102 or less. And taking it one night before going to bed i had eaten 2 hours before bed fiber ceral with blueberries. So i did the vinagar with chesse and woke up at 102. So so ☺ happy. Thank you. I wont be changing anything. Just keep doing the vinagar chesse thing. Im a happy camper havent been doing no meds either. Thank you. Truly appreciate it
Great to hear Regina – that’s fantastic!
This info & your posts have been informative. However i am my biggest enemy. I struggle with eating right, LOVE sweets, and hate exercising. I know if i cant wrap my head around these things, my health will eventually suffer. How has everyone here been able to mentally cope with these life changes and not feel angry and deprived?
Everyone can change Gigi. The key is to focus on what you can do and can have, rather than what you can’t. Although diet changes are needed, you’d be surprised how diverse, intersting and tasty low carb meals can be. And you can even have sweets, just the right type. When you adjust to the new foods, you won’t feel deprived. And since you’ll feel better, you won’t feel so angry about things.
I’d recommend you join our VIP membership, it will really help you discover new foods etc. Also, you know the complications of diabetes and living with those is far worse than changing your diet or doing a bit of exercise, just remember that.
Hii,
I am insulin dependent as well as on oral tablets also…i go for walk@30min everyday .yet my sugar levels are high in the morning ..please help .
You could see if any of these tips help. And it’s recommended you talk to your doctor, and see if you can work together to make dietary adjustments.
I do not take any vitamin supplements and I drink green juice 3 times a day(2 bittermelon,spinach/kale, pear, cucumber, turmeric powder,cinnamon and pinch of pink salt)
I go running 45 min at least 4 days a week. I take stairs 15-20 min in the after noon. Do yoga 2 times week. I gave up dairy products, fried food and carbs. NO COFFEE AND TEA. I am on very low diet and eat fruits and veggi moderately.I recently joined prog called reverse diabetics. Before I was on Actos 30mg (doctor took this off after my blood work results came. A1C 6.0 IN AUGUST)
Glipizide 10mg ( 2 in morning and Dr. took off 1 in night after my blood work results came. A1C 6.0 even then my fasting sugar is in 80’s)
Metformin 1000 mg 1 in morning and 1 in night). Now I am only on metformin 1000 mg 1 in morning and 1 in night. Now I want to eliminate metformin too. How do I do it. Please give me some tips.
Thanks in advance.
Hey Varuni, sounds like you’re very motivated and have made great progress. Since it’s sounds like what you’re doing is working, the key is to just keep on going. Hopefully you can get off the meds in time.
mY Fasting sugar is around 140. I take 1000mg metformin in morning and in evening. I am in process of reversing diabetics. I tried acv but did not work. Please give me some tips to bring down fbs.
Thanks,
Varuni.
Hi Varuni, Here are 10 tips to bring down high levels. And some more blood sugar resources you might find helpful. One of the main factors is going to be your overall diet and lifestyle – how are you eating? Are you doing exercise? Make sure you get those two things on track and you will likely also see changes in levels too.
Sound nasty but is there any other snacks. I work graveyard shifts. Its hard for not to untill morning for breakfast.
You can find some snack ideas here and here.
I ‘ve heard taking GTF Chromium lower blood sugar, also vitamin D, BComplex. Does that work?
Lots of things can help Sharon. Chromium is well known for helping sugar cravings and blood sugar. Many people are vitamin D deficient and B complex is just a general overall helper. The thing is though, you want to try to get most of your nutrients from food sources, then use supplements to help as well.
When it comes to supplements it depends on you as an individual and what you need.
Hi Jedha. Thank you so much for this post. My Dr.s always look at me like I’m crazy when I tell them my blood sugars are highest in the morning when I wake up.
I’ve been on a good walking regimen the past 5 mos. Have dropped from 378 to 358 and my morning numbers have gone from 160’s to the 120’s.
Definitely going out to buy some apple vinegar.
P.S. love the new cooking videos!!
Tony
No you’re not crazy Tony, many people get morning highs. You’re doing great so far so just keep on going!
Berberine works just as good as metformin. What is your thoughts?
You’re right, research regarding berberine and type 2 diabetes is promising. We’ve previously wrtiten on the topic over here, but in short, we agree it can be part of a sound nutrition regimen. As always, we encourage you to work with your doctor if you’re considering taking any supplements, especially if you currently take medications.
Jedda, good info re:keeping morning blood levels low. When having 2tlbs. Of vinegar with cheese before bedtime should you mix vinegar in water or have it plain?Beverly
You can do either Beverly. Some people find the vinegar straight is hard to handle, so they take it in some water. Or take it quickly then wash it down with water. 🙂