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Is there any way to cope with headaches when your blood sugar is in a normal range???

Nidah

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last December and my blood sugars have not been in control for a long time they were usually 25+ and now suddenly they are single digit readings and I suffer with really bad headaches. Is there any ways for me to overcome the headaches or any solutions for them to calm down?
 
How have you brought your bg readings down?

If it is via low carbing, then the general advice is to drink significantly more water when on low carb, especially when adjusting to it. The adjustment period can go from 3 days to 3 months depending on your body, and the strictness of your low carbing. This tends to flush out the things that may be causing headaches. My partner found that giving up coffee had exactly the same headache-result, and water-solution, so the headaches may not be related to blood glucose at all.

If you haven't gone low carb, then please ignore my post
 
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Is there any ways for me to overcome the headaches or any solutions for them to calm down?

Are you sure the headaches are related to your diabetes? If they continue and your bg is in range then you should see your Dr just to be safe.
 
I agree with @noblehead that it may not be your diabetes (then maybe it could be too). I would think it is probably a good idea to see your doctor about it. The reason I say that is I know for myself I have a number of things that can cause me headaches from iron being too low to dehydration. I get headaches from my jaw problem as well when it's acting up, plus I also suffer from migraines. It's probably a good idea to get a full blood count and make sure all your levels are checked like iron, b12, vitamins, etc. That way if all the checks are done at least you can get an idea what the cause may be. It could be a few factors combined. or just one that is causing your headaches. I wish you the best.
 

Unfortunately without knowing whats causing your headaches (and the previous suggestions are all very good) we do not know how to advise you properly. Like MEP I too have several different conditions that cause headaches (Migraines being my major one) and therefore I would second the advice of talking to your doctor to find out whats causing them first.
 
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