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Somogyi Phenomena

Aka: Somogyi Phenomena, Rebound Hyperglycemia

Pathophysiology
1. Rebound Hyperglycemia in Diabetes Mellitus
2. Follows a hypoglycemic reaction during the night
Diagnosis
1. Check 3 am Blood Sugar
Management
1. Decrease evening long-acting Insulin (NPH) dose

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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