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Blood Sugar Support Side Effects: What to Watch For
Blood sugar support side effects depend on the ingredients. The common ones are caffeine effects such as insomnia and jitters, stomach upset, and low blood sugar when taken with diabetes drugs. Sugar Defender lists guarana, green tea, gymnema, ginseng and chromium. No trial of the product reports side effects, so check each ingredient.
Written by the Sugar Defender label deskUpdated · 4 min read
Common effects01
What are the side effects of blood sugar support supplements?
The most common are stomach upset, headache and trouble sleeping. The cause is usually a stimulant or a large dose of one ingredient.
The more serious risk is a low in people on insulin or sulfonylureas. The American Diabetes Association warns that some supplements can add to those drugs (ADA, Vitamins & Supplements).
| Ingredient | Caution |
|---|---|
| Guarana, green tea | Caffeine, no amount printed; insomnia, jitters (MSKCC, Guarana) |
| Green tea extract | Rare liver injury (NCCIH, Green Tea) |
| Chromium | May add to diabetes drugs (NIH ODS, Chromium) |
| Ginseng | May lower blood sugar; insomnia (NCCIH, Asian Ginseng) |
| Xylitol | Dangerous to dogs (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol) |
Lows02
What are the signs of low blood sugar?
Signs include shakiness, sweating, hunger, dizziness, confusion and a fast heartbeat. A low is below 70 mg/dL for many people with diabetes (NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose).
Someone who passes out, has a seizure or cannot safely swallow needs 911.
- Shaky or jitteryTrembling hands, feeling nervous
- Sweaty, chillsClammy skin out of nowhere
- Hungry, nauseousSudden strong hunger
- Dizzy, confusedTrouble thinking or speaking clearly
- Fast heartbeatPounding or racing pulse
15-15For many people with diabetes, a reading under 70 mg/dL is a low. Take 15-20 g of fast carbohydrate (juice, glucose tablets), then recheck after 15 minutes.
Call 911If a person with a low passes out, has a seizure or cannot swallow safely. Never give food or drink to a person who is unconscious.
Signs and steps follow NIDDK (NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose). Insulin, sulfonylureas and meglitinides can cause lows, and supplements may add to them (ADA, Vitamins & Supplements).
What to do03
When should you stop a supplement and call a doctor?
Stop and call a clinician if you have a rash, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, a racing heartbeat or repeated lows. Do not wait for it to pass.
The Sugar Defender label says not for anyone under 18, and to consult a physician first if pregnant, nursing or taking any other medication. Keep taking prescribed medicine unless a clinician says otherwise.
More ingredient detail is on our side effects page.
The label says to keep it out of reach of children. It also contains xylitol, so keep it away from dogs.
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FAQ04
What do people ask about blood sugar support side effects?
People most often ask: Can blood sugar support supplements cause headaches? The short answer, and 2 more, open below.
Each answer starts with the direct reply, then the reason, with a source where one exists.
Can blood sugar support supplements cause headaches?
Yes, they can. Caffeine from guarana or green tea is a common cause, and so is a drop in glucose. The label gives no caffeine amount, so go slowly and watch how you feel.
Do blood sugar supplements upset the stomach?
Some do. Extracts, amino acids and large doses may cause nausea or gas. Take only the label dose of 1 mL a day, and stop if symptoms persist.
Is a blood sugar supplement safe with metformin?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist first. Some ingredients may add to the effect of diabetes drugs and cause lows, and your care team knows your dose.
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