Diabetes is a health condition that afflicts one tenth of the population of the United States, or approximately 34.2 Million people, according to the CDC. In fact the CDC estimates that one in five people with diabetes, are not aware that they have diabetes. While diabetes can be managed with proper medication, a customized diet and lifestyle management, symptoms of diabetes can still show up. One of the most common symptoms is the diabetic headache, which frequents anyone whose condition has not been brought under control for numerous reasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But does this mean that someone who experiences headaches frequently is diabetic? Certainly not! There are a number of reasons why headaches can occur \u2013 we\u2019ll talk about the differences in a bit. Meanwhile, we\u2019re here to talk about what diabetic headaches are, what causes them and what you can do to avoid them and relieve the symptoms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you experience frequent headaches and other symptoms of diabetes, then you may be experiencing diabetic headaches. However, if you haven\u2019t been diagnosed with diabetes, then there are numerous other reasons why a person experiences headaches. In case of such uncertainty, talk to your registered medical practitioner. Do the tests your physician suggests and then get started on treatment plans. Without proper medical diagnoses, it can be dangerous to try and treat a symptom on your own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Is diabetes to blame for your headache? If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, then yes, it is likely that your headaches are caused by high levels of sugar in the blood or by very low levels of sugar in your blood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So what does a diabetic headache feel like? It can feel like a dull, pulsing pain, a shooting pain, or a severe nerve racking pain. It can occur at the temples, across the forehead or behind the head. However, the headache is not directly linked to the level of sugar in the blood. These headaches have the tendency to build up slowly over time and can last well after the blood sugar levels have been brought within an acceptable range. This is probably why diagnosing a diabetic headache is often difficult, simply based on the symptoms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But can diabetes cause headaches and dizziness? If it really is a diabetic headache, then it\u2019s quite possible that other diabetic symptoms accompany the headache.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Uncontrolled diabetes results in hyperglycemia, a condition when blood sugar is more than 200mg\/dL. It can cause symptoms such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Often, over-control of diabetes by taking too much medication or more insulin than necessary can result in Hypoglycemia<\/a>. Symptoms of Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar of less than 70mg\/dL can also cause diabetic headaches along with:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are many kinds of headaches. Let\u2019s look at a few of the most common ones, so that we can detect the subtle differences between each type and their underlying circumstances. We can classify headaches under two broad categories:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Differentiating between different types of headaches and migraines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n