Diabetes can cause various symptoms, such as increased thirst or frequent urination.
But it turns out it’s not uncommon for diabetes to also cause intense headaches.
This is usually one of the signs that blood sugar levels have fluctuated, and you may need to make some adjustments to your diabetes management plan.
AgroWeb.org provides a deeper look at the link between diabetes and headaches, as well as some simple ways to ease and prevent them.
What Type of Headache Is Linked to Diabetes?
Both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can cause headaches and migraines.
You may experience a pulsating sensation in your head and also feel physically weaker, nauseous, and sensitive to light or sound.
Headaches related to diabetes may also trigger other symptoms depending on your blood sugar levels.
When blood sugar levels are low, you might experience fainting, nausea, shaking, or sweating.
When blood sugar levels are high, you may feel thirstier, urinate more frequently, feel fatigued, and have blurred vision.
How to Prevent Headaches?
Monitor your blood sugar levels and make sure they stay within the recommended range.
In general, aim to keep your blood sugar at optimal levels by checking it more often and taking the appropriate actions.
Eat foods that help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Foods like fish, leafy green vegetables, yogurt, and eggs can help stabilize blood sugar levels, thereby reducing diabetes-related headaches.
You can also add small snacks if your blood sugar levels are low.
Drink enough water.
Eight glasses of water per day are enough, but consuming fruits and vegetables rich in water—such as cucumbers, watermelon, and spinach—can also help.
Identify and eliminate possible triggers.
If you’ve taken steps to manage your blood sugar but headaches are still a problem, try keeping a symptom journal along with the foods you ate before the headache began.
