In today's episode, we're troubleshooting what to do if you have high fasting blood sugars. Beyond nutrition, factors like physical activity, stress, and illness can all contribute to elevated levels. Whether it's high-carb meals before bed, the dawn phenomenon releasing hormones in the morning, or the Somogyi effect causing rebound spikes, understanding these factors is crucial. Listen as we share some strategies and tips to help you better manage your blood sugar levels.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: Why you might be experiencing high fasting blood sugars  Factors beyond nutrition that influence blood sugar levels, including physical activity, stress, and illness How the dawn phenomenon and Somogyi effect can play a role in high fast blood sugar levels Strategies for management, such as regular monitoring, balanced bedtime snacks, and medication adjustments. The importance of proactive management and seeking support from healthcare providers + MORE!  Our 2 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify -  it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes For additional resources and shownotes, visit https://diabetesdigital.co/category/podcast/