Headaches from sugar

[ddac]

Whenever I  eat sugar I  recieve headahces that last for a couple of  hours. They only come when I eat processed sugar. I have a healthy  diet and I exercise regularly. I have done a bunch or  research and  I can't seem to find anything  on it. Any advice?

[JDRF Volunteer SG]

Yes, your blood sugar could be too high. OR it could also be running too low after you eat. Both situations can cause splitting headaches. You could be what is called a 'reactive hypoglycemic' -- a situation whereby if a person eats something with a high glycemic index, their body over-produces insulin to correct the glucose and the person ends up hypoglycemic. Check out www.hypoglycemia.org

[JuvinileDiabetes]

If you have not been checked for Diabetes you should get in ASAP, my son gets a headache when he is running high at times or after eating sugar.  The only connection we found is when his blood sugar level is too high. hope that help!