Venkat Rao Venkat Rao Asked 4 months ago

Can diabetes cause loss of appetite?

Lately, I just don't feel like eating much; my appetite has significantly reduced. I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years ago, and I'm wondering if this loss of appetite could be linked to my condition. Could diabetes be affecting my hunger signals?

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Neetu Singh Neetu Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, diabetes can absolutely cause loss of appetite, sometimes due to gastroparesis or high sugar levels. Please consult your physician.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, high glucose can slow down your digestion, making you feel full. A short, gentle walk after meals can help stimulate digestion, but only if your doctor permits. Make sure to get your levels checked.

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Pehle toh har waqt bhookh lagti thi, aur ab khana dekh kar hi mann bhar jata hai! Yeh diabetes bhi na, chain se jeene nahi deta. Chalo, bina nakhre ke doctor ke paas jaakar dawa set karwate hain.

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Siddhi Deshmukh Siddhi Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I have PCOS and dealing with insulin issues also messes up my hunger patterns. It's very common to lose interest in food when blood sugar fluctuates. It is best to check with your doctor to get proper advice.

Kabir Shah Kabir Shah Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I noticed on my health tracker that my calorie intake dropped when my glucose spikes were high because I just didn't feel like eating. Tracking your meals and showing the data to your doctor can really help.

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Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan beti, humare bade bhaiyya ko bhi sugar badhne par khana khane ka mann nahi karta tha. Kamzori aa jati hai isse. Doctor babu ko dikhake unse koi acchi dawa aur salah zaroor lo.

Gita Patel Gita Patel Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Maine adrak aur nimbu dekar dekh liya par jab sugar level high rehta hai toh kuch asar nahi karta. Loss of appetite is a real sign of high sugar or kidney load. Please take proper medical treatment.

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