Somogyi Effect Diagnosis
It is quite simple to test for the Somogyi effect. You only need to do the following things for a few nights in a row:
– Measure your blood sugar levels before the sleeping time
– Measure your blood sugar levels again around 3 a.m.
– Measure your blood sugar levels again after waking up
If the result shows low levels of blood glucose at 3 a.m., it may indicate the presence of the Somogyi effect. A continuous glucose monitoring system can also help diagnose this condition. This procedure involves the inserting of a tiny glucose sensor under the skin. The device can transmit signals to a monitoring tool, which measures your levels of blood glucose and notifies you when levels are too low or too high. [6]
