ARE YOU BEING HIT BY DIABETIC HEADACHE
Headaches are extremely common, & the W.H.O states that almost half of adults are estimated to have a Headache over the course of a year.
If you have Diabetes & you find that a pounding headache then it’s time to sort out possible causes. Let’s take a look at 5 ways Diabetes causes headaches.
1.Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Higher the blood glucose level, the worse the Headache.
Treatment- Drink water to lessen the chances of dehydration, do some physical activity which can lower your blood sugar level, take your medicines as directed as you may need a change in your dose or an additional medicine.
2. Hypoglycemia( low blood sugar)
If you get headaches when you’re low, you probably will have other symptoms of hypoglycemia, as well.
Treatment- Eat or drink 15 grams of carbohydrate, such as 4 glucose tablets, a pouch of glucose gel, 4 ounces of juice (avoid reaching for a candy bar, peanut butter, or anything that contains fat).

3. High blood pressure
Most people who have high blood pressure don’t have symptoms; however, if your blood pressure is high over a period of time, you may have headaches.

Treatment- You can get & keep your blood pressure at your target by Staying physically active, Losing weight, Stop smoking, Limiting alcohol, Cutting back on sodium, Eating fruits & vegetables, taking medicine to lower blood pressure.

4. Sleep apnea
People who have Type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of sleep apnea compared to people without diabetes. Men are two to three times more like to have this
Untreated sleep apnea can do more than cause headaches — your risk of high blood pressure, high blood sugars, heart attack, stroke, and liver problems increase, as well.
Treatment- Talk with your doctor your doctor may refer you to a sleep specialist or a center for a sleep study.
If you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may need to wear a mouthpiece or use a CPAP machine while you’re sleeping.
Lifestyle measures, such as weight loss, healthy eating, physical activity, and stopping smoking can also help control or treat sleep apnea.

5. Food and eating habits
Despite the constant recommendations to eat healthfully when you have diabetes, it’s not necessarily easy to change your eating habits. No one is perfect! But when it comes to your food choices or how and when you eat, it’s worthwhile to focus on a)
trying to get into an eating routine and b) making healthful food decisions most of the time.
Treatment - If you can’t eat a full meal at your usual mealtime, eat something, such as an energy bar, a piece of fruit and a handful of nuts, or a container of Greek yogurt, for example.
If your headaches persist despite making dietary changes, you might benefit from medicines, such as beta blockers, antidepressants, antiseizure medicines, or a class of drugs called triptans.

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