Hidden Sugar and Blood Sugar Spikes: The Silent Migraine Trigger

What if the “healthy” snack you grabbed this morning is quietly lowering your migraine threshold? Hidden sugar is everywhere—and for migraine sufferers, those spikes and crashes aren’t just about diet. They’re a neurological disruptor.

In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, we uncover the surprising connection between blood sugar instability and migraines. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who has guided hundreds of people toward migraine freedom, we blend neuroscience with Eastern wisdom to expose why sugar may be one of the most underestimated triggers in your daily life.

You’ll discover:

💡 Why sugar spikes and crashes destabilize the migraine brain

💡 The role of insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia in lowering your migraine threshold

💡 How inflammation, hormones, and sleep disruption make hidden sugars even riskier

💡 Practical tools to stabilize your meals, support your nervous system, and reduce your risk of attacks

Sugar isn’t just sweet—it’s sneaky. From flavored yogurts to “healthy” protein bars, modern food culture hides added sugars in plain sight. The result? A constant cycle of instability that leaves migraine brains more vulnerable than ever.

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For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.

We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.