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HYPOGLYCEMIC (LOW BLOOD SUGAR) HEADACHE


Q.	Can low blood sugar cause headaches?
A.	Yes, in some individuals, especially those who tend to have migraine or vascular headaches, a headache may be triggered when the blood sugar falls below normal.

Q.	What causes blood sugar to fall below normal?
A.	Generally, it is an excessive sugar intake. Eating a candy bar or chocolate sets off a control mechanism. The pancreas is stimulated to produce insulin, which burns the sugar toward a normal level. In the persons noted above, there is a tendency for the blood sugar to go down below normal and cause a headache.

Q.	How can I avoid this problem?
A.	Keep a headache diary. If you find that a headache starts within an hour or so of your eating an excessive amount of sugar, you should avoid high concentrations of sugar.

The summary information contained in this document is for informational purposes only. This summary may not contain all the information you should know about the medical conditions, medications, products or treatments described. DO NOT USE THIS INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE A HEALTH PROBLEM OR PRESCRIBE A MEDICATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR UNCERTAINTIES, OR NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL ADVISORS.