Regarding the impact migraines can have on diabetes, it goes back to stress on the body. Pain can cause an increase in the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes. Emotional stress can increase blood glucose levels too, so being upset about having a migraine can affect levels in those with diabetes. Many diabetic migraineurs have reported lessening of migraine frequency and intensity after implementing a low-carb diet and reducing hyperinsulinemia. Some research has shown low brain magnesium levels during a migraine attack. Magnesium is also being studied to see how it can help prevent and better manage high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

In my experience, I found some relief with a migraine preventative product (MigreLief) containing magnesium, riboflavin (B2), and the herb feverfew. Then I added the herb butterbur. “Depending on how they are prepared, butterbur remedies may contain chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can damage the liver and cause serious illness. It is only safe to take butterbur products that are certified as ‘PA-free,’ as they process these products in a way that removes the dangerous chemicals.” So I am careful to obtain brands of butterbur that are “PA-free” certified.

In 2017, I began treatment for migraine prevention with a medical cannabis sublingual tincture. Within just 10 days, the migraines I had had for the previous 35 years stopped! I followed this medical cannabis protocol for two years. When I could not replenish my supply for three months, I discovered that apparently I had boosted my endocannabinoid system sufficiently for it to continue to prevent migraines! At least for three months. Eventually this preventative effect “wore off,” however; so it is important that I continue with a maintenance dosage of medical cannabis tincture.

References

Teri-Robert. “Migraines and Diabetes,” Migraine (March 7, 2013). https://migraine.com/blog/migraines-and-diabetes/

Burgess, Lana; medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT. “What are the health benefits of butterbur?” Medical News Today (October 11, 2017). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319667.php (accessed on 8/2/2020).
Depending on how they are prepared, butterbur remedies may contain chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). These are known to damage the liver and can cause serious illness. It is only safe to take butterbur products that are certified as “PA-free,” as these products have been processed in a way that removes the dangerous chemicals.

Norml. “Study: Prolonged Cannabis Treatment Associated with Reduced Migraine Frequency,” Norml (June 18, 2020). https://norml.org/news/2020/06/18/study-prolonged-cannabis-treatment-associated-with-reduced-migraine-frequency

Green Light for Migraine Relief
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/green-light-migraine-relief

Hyperinsulinemia Headaches: What You need to know Now
http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/hyperinsulinemia-headaches-what-you-need-to-know-now/

Low Magnesium May Play Key Role in Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/10/magnesium-type-2-diabetes.aspx

Migraine Triggers and Helpful Treatments
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/03/30/migraine-triggers-treatments.aspx

Migraines and Diabetes
https://migraine.com/blog/migraines-and-diabetes/

Prevention: The Future of Migraine Therapy
https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/prevention-future-of-migraine-therapy#1

Remote Electric Stimulation May Ease Migraine Pain
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/876517?nlid=113137_2981&src=wnl_dne_170303_mscpedit&uac=117549MZ&impID=1301066&faf=1#vp_3

What are the health benefits of butterbur?
Depending on how they are prepared, butterbur remedies may contain chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). These are known to damage the liver and can cause serious illness. It is only safe to take butterbur products that are certified as “PA-free,” as these products have been processed in a way that removes the dangerous chemicals.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319667.php

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