AM headache

[Billy321]

Hi, are morning headaches normal?

I’m newly diagnosed type 2, 33 years old. Hb1Ac was 98, but blood sugars readings under control since I’ve changed my diet, but I’m still having terrible headaches in the morning.

Thanks

 

[In Response]

What are your blood sugar levels like in the morning?
High or low levels can cause headaches.

It is not uncommon to have higher levels in the morning - this is due to Dawn Phenomenon. There are many threads about this.

 

[Billy321]

Thank you for replying much appreciated. Levels were 6 when I woke up and just checked again and they’re 8, so I’m at a loss to explain the headache.

I was diagnosed yesterday, (but changed my diet last week when it dawned on me that something wasn’t right), so I’ve a lot of reading to do once this headache has gone!

 

[Goonergal]

Ah. If you’ve drastically cut carbs in the last week, you could be experiencing ‘keto flu’. Make sure you’re getting enough electrolytes and drinking plenty of water.

 

[Billy321]

Ah. If you’ve drastically cut carbs in the last week, you could be experiencing ‘keto flu’. Make sure you’re getting enough electrolytes and drinking plenty of water.

Aha yes thank you, I have drastically cut carbs since last week so this would explain. Thank you

 

[MrsA2]

the first couple of weeks after a drastic change can be difficult with headaches, flu like symptoms, cravings, dehydration etc
Even changes to eyesight
They are all temporary and will pass in time