Somogyi Phenomenon
by Cathy Parkes January 10, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Somogyi phenomenon is MORNING hyperglycemia due to untreated OVERNIGHT hypoglycemia. To prevent Somogyi's phenomenon, provide a bedtime snack and insulin.
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