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Suggest Treatment For Migraine While Having High Blood Glucose Levels

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016
Question: I am diabetic and get horrible migraines...I have been keeping close track of my blood glucose levels and have found that when my blood sugar readings are high I have the symptoms that a migraine is coming on,,,,is there research regarding the the correlation between migraines and high blood glucose levels??
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
High or low blood glucose levels can trigger or worsen migraine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Migraine and diabetes are two conditions that may coexist in one person (comorbidity).

According to studies about these two conditions, there is no direct relationship between these, in other words, suffering from migraine doesn't increase the risk of having diabetes more than the normal population and the opposite.

But, it is well known that low or high blood sugar levels can trigger or worsen a migraine headache, so it is necessary to maintain a stable blood glucose level by regular diet and medications.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Migraine While Having High Blood Glucose Levels

Brief Answer: High or low blood glucose levels can trigger or worsen migraine. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Migraine and diabetes are two conditions that may coexist in one person (comorbidity). According to studies about these two conditions, there is no direct relationship between these, in other words, suffering from migraine doesn't increase the risk of having diabetes more than the normal population and the opposite. But, it is well known that low or high blood sugar levels can trigger or worsen a migraine headache, so it is necessary to maintain a stable blood glucose level by regular diet and medications. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.