Why Your Fasting Glucose Is Highest in the Morning (And What to Do About It Before Breakfast)

Why Your Fasting Glucose Is Highest in the Morning (And What to Do About It Before Breakfast)by: Dr. Terrence L. VandiverPublished on: 02/07/2026

Your fasting glucose spikes every morning — not because of something you ate, but because of a hormonal response that fires before you wake up. Here's the science and a 5-step protocol to flatten it.

Why Your Fasting Glucose Is Highest in the Morning (And What to Do About It Before Breakfast)

What Your Glucose Number Is Actually Telling You After a Meal

What Your Glucose Number Is Actually Telling You After a Mealby: Dr. Terrence L. VandiverPublished on: 04/06/2026

Your post-meal glucose reading isn't just a number — it's a detailed signal about how your body processed that specific meal. Here's how to read it correctly.

What Your Glucose Number Is Actually Telling You After a Meal