What symptom is commonly associated with the Somogyi effect?

The Somogyi effect is a phenomenon in people with diabetes where blood glucose levels drop significantly during the night (often due to too much insulin or inadequate food intake before bedtime), leading to a reactive increase in blood glucose levels in the morning. This compensatory response occurs because the body releases hormones such as glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol in response to low blood sugar, which can elevate blood glucose levels.

Consequently, individuals may present with morning hyperglycemia as their body attempts to counteract the preceding hypoglycemic episode. Recognizing this pattern is important for managing diabetes effectively. While symptoms like frequent urination may occur due to elevated blood glucose levels, they are not as specific to the Somogyi effect as morning hyperglycemia. Other options, such as weight gain or morning hypoglycemia, do not directly characterize this phenomenon.