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Townsville, NC

I've had a migraine headache and nausea earlier in the week and my sugar jumped up really high. Could it have been that I was in alot of pain and nauseated?

May 5, 2017
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that blood sugar levels can spike during migraines and pain, explaining that pain triggers a stress response... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that blood sugar levels can spike during migraines and pain, explaining that pain triggers a stress response in the body that directly elevates glucose levels, alongside potential contributions from pain medications, changes in diet, and reduced mobility. Several members shared personal experiences, including one whose numbers jumped into the 300s during emotional stress over a spouse's declining health, and another who has experienced elevated readings since surgery due to ongoing pain. A recurring theme was that nearly everything affecting the body—from physical pain and illness to stress and routine disruptions—can impact blood sugar, making it essential to monitor levels closely and practice self-care during difficult times.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes, that could be the reason, pain = stress. and stress can elevate blood sugars. Also medication may do it, if you took pain killers or other meds. Also changes in food during that time may have a hand in it too. If you ate more carbs for instance, such as bread. cereal, rice, or fruits. There can be many causes for elevated blood sugar, so any time our bodies are out of their regular routine, we may expect to see higher or lower blood sugar numbers. Hope you feel better soon. Keep an eye of the blood sugars.

May 5, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi , yes definately when in pain.

May 5, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi , your sugar definitely moves up when in pain.

May 10, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes, that might just be likely. When I am in pain, first, the pain is on my mind. Just thinking about my pain causes me to be stressed out, first mildly, then more acute. Stress is known to cause rises in blood sugar. Right now, I have my husband's declining health on my mind. The result has been that my blood sugars have jumped up into the 300s. I am unsure of the nausea, yet yes, I have felt nauseated more than once not so long ago. I hope this helps. Take care of yourself. Do something about getting rid of those headaches. Even mild headaches can affect your blood sugar.

May 5, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes. Pain, stress, diet, mobility, and just about everything in life that affects your body in any way can (and usually will) affect your blood sugars. I have had elevated numbers since my surgery in December and they are attributing it to the high levels of pain I have been in since then.

May 5, 2017

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