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After 5 to 10 minutes of eating any meal i get lightheaded. when i feel it i stop eating and about 10 to 15mins later i'm better. what would cause this?

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You might: Be getting transient low blood sugar. Time to see the doctor to see if you have early diabetes.

Answered 5/4/2013

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