What adjustment is recommended for managing the dawn phenomenon?

The dawn phenomenon refers to the natural increase in blood glucose that occurs in the early morning hours, often as a result of increased hormone production (like cortisol) that can raise blood sugar levels. To manage this phenomenon, it is often recommended to increase the insulin dosage at night. This adjustment helps to counterbalance the rise in blood glucose levels that occurs as a patient approaches the morning.

By increasing the insulin dosage at night, individuals can improve their overnight blood glucose control, thereby reducing the effect of the dawn phenomenon when they wake up. This method is a practical intervention and can lead to better overall glycemic control without necessitating changes to carbohydrate intake or the timing of insulin administration.

In this context, while adjusting the timing of insulin administration or changing the insulin type might be beneficial for other glycemic challenges, they are not the most directly effective approaches for specifically managing the dawn phenomenon.