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I get dizzy during or right after a meal where i eat more sugar than usual (eg a piece of cake or a cookie). should i be worried?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: Probably not. You don't usually feel high blood sugar unless its super high. Your body is just probably making a little extra Insulin to compensate for the blood sugar spike. This will make you feel a bit shaky and even dizzy. If you want to be sure, check your blood sugar when you are feeling the dizziness.

Answered 12/28/2015

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