High Early Morning Glucose | Dawn Phenomenon & Somogyi Effect

The video tutorial discusses the causes of high early morning glucose levels, focusing on the dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect. It explains how glucose is regulated by hormones like insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and growth hormone. The dawn phenomenon is characterized by increased growth hormone levels at night, leading to higher glucose levels in the morning. The Somogyi effect occurs when low glucose levels at night trigger a rise in counterregulatory hormones, resulting in high morning glucose. The tutorial concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to like and subscribe.

What are the two main effects discussed that cause high early morning glucose levels?

• Insulin resistance and glucagon effect

• Dawn phenomenon and Somogyi effect

• Glucagon deficiency and insulin effect

• Epinephrine surge and growth hormone effect

Which hormone primarily helps to lower blood glucose levels?

• Insulin

• Growth hormone

• Epinephrine

• Glucagon

What happens to growth hormone levels at night during the dawn phenomenon?

• They decrease

• They remain constant

• They increase

• They fluctuate randomly

During the dawn phenomenon, what is the effect of increased growth hormone on glucose levels?

• Causes glucose levels to fluctuate

• Decreases glucose levels

• Increases glucose levels

• Has no effect on glucose levels

What triggers the Somogyi effect?

• High glucose levels at night

• Fluctuating glucose levels at night

• Low glucose levels at night

• Constant glucose levels at night

Which hormones increase in response to low glucose levels during the Somogyi effect?

• Epinephrine and insulin

• Insulin and glucagon

• Growth hormone and insulin

• Glucagon and epinephrine

What is a common cause of the initial low glucose levels in the Somogyi effect?

• Too much insulin

• High carbohydrate intake

• Skipping breakfast

• Excessive physical activity