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Posted on: 11/29/2004
Question
Every time I drink Coke or have chocolate I start getting really tired afterwards and have no energy. Almost immediately I start yawning and could fall asleep. I also get a lot of headaches. This also happens when I eat a lot of sugary foods. Is this normal?
Answer
You may be experiencing reactive hypoglycemia which is a temporary drop in blood glucose. This is a very common condition.
It would probably be better to eat some complex carbohydrates such as bread or a bagel.