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You can definitely try having more carbs at breakfast to avoid a mid-morning low, but sometimes adding protein can do the trick. Remember, protein slows down the release of carbohydrate, making more available later in the morning. A good example of this in food terms would be two slices of bread with peanut butter and half a banana. Alternatively, you could adjust your a.m. quick-acting insulin (like Regular) dosage at breakfast. This should be done under the guidance of either your doctor or diabetes educator.