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dawn phenomenon

n :  a rise in the level of glucose in the blood plasma that occurs in early morning before breakfast and that may progress to hyperglycemia in diabetics and esp. in those affected with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus - compare SOMOGYI EFFECT  .
 
 

 
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