I have my carbs (starches) at breakfast and lunch. I only eat protein and vegetables at dinner. So far my fasting levels have been 88-105. On nights I went out to dinner and had some carbs, my fasting levels were higher, 113-115. But one time I was 100 after dinner and 116 the next morning.

I am really wrestling with this. My numbers are reasonable during the day and at night when I go to bed, but always the highest of the day when I wake up. I can be 120-130 before bed and wake up with 140-150. My doc suggested taking the Metformin earlier in the evening (at around 6-7) rather than at bedtime (11 or so). I usually get up at 6 and check it and a about an hour later before I eat breakfast; it doesn't go down much. The challenge is, fortunately, my A1c levels are good, because that is basically an average, from the way I understand. Low to average during the day...hight in the mornings. It is frustrating.

I also have been having the same issue - but my morning blood sugar has been as high as 300 - today I was happy it was only 168 but then it went up to 198 after a yogurt and coffee breakfast. My doctor added glipizide in the evening and in the morning also in addition to my metformin. I exercise a lot (swimming) and have basically cut out all carbs - any ideas? I lost 80 pounds in the last year and have seen the nutritionist but I still cannot get the blood sugar to come down. Thanks for any help!

tkielhorn;

Keep up the good work and stay the course, your numbers will get better.

My doctor told me to have a bit of peanut butter before bed. The morning bloodsugars are bad for me too...but one day at a time til we find what works. Tiny snack before bedtime recommended - have heard a tiny carb with some protein. All the best as u find what works for you! Keep us posted! We all learn together. 

I have this problem also. What I found works for me is just before I go to bed I will have one turkey beef stick or about 1/2 serving of dark chocolate, 60%, this give my system enough carbs to get through the night and keeps my system from making it's own sugar. I would be happy with a 4 point difference from night to morning. My doc discourages breads, crackers, cookies and like foods, and encourages proteins.

I experienced the same thing with elevated BG levels in the morning. By chance, I found an article about a relationship between BG levels and sleep apnea, which I have. Since I know many diabetics also have sleep apnea, this may help explain some of the increase.

I was taking 4 meds for my type 2, metformin, amaryl, januvia, and actos. I read that actos may have issues with bladder cancer. Talked to my Doc and and decided to drop the januvia and actos and replace them with victoza. It is a sub q injection. I started 2 weeks ago, my morning readings have dropped dramatically and my daytime have improved also. One side effect is weight loss (good thing). To investigate check webmd, overwhelming positive reviews.