How to Treat High Blood Sugar at Night

Your blood glucose level is an indicator of your sugar levels, which rise after eating a meal or while you sleep. According to the American Diabetes Association, you are prone to having higher blood sugar levels in the morning due to your body's natural release of hormones while you rest. Your liver releases excess glucose into your blood at night, which can cause frequent urination during the night and fatigue during the day, according to the ADA. Treatment for high glucose levels at night includes taking a prescription medicine before or after your meal and eliminating late-night eating.

Instructions

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  Eat early in the evening. Having a large meal after 6 p.m. can cause your blood glucose level to rise while you rest and continue into the early morning.

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  Reduce the portion size of your meal. A light meal that does not include simple carbohydrates can reduce the risk of high sugar levels. Switch to complex carbohydrates (such as bread, beans and potatoes), and limit it to 25 percent of your meal.

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  Take medication as prescribed. If your blood glucose level tends to increase at night, your doctor may prescribe metformin, a diabetes medication that helps maintain your glucose levels. Whereas some medications require being taken 30 minutes before eating, others can be taken after a meal.

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  Drink plenty of water. Your late-night munching could be caused by thirst rather than hunger, according to "Blood Sugar 101." Be sure to drink 8 oz. of water with every meal.