Does diabetes make you hungry all the time?

Please don't ignore this continuous hunger like I did. I thought I just had a high metabolism, but it turned out my fasting sugar had crossed 250. Please get a simple lab test done before it leads to other complications.

This symptom is medically known as polyphagia. My doctor explained that because glucose is staying in the bloodstream instead of entering the cells, the brain constantly signals that you need more food. Only stabilizing your insulin or medication will fix this root cause.

It definitely does if your sugars are high. To tackle this, try eating smaller meals every 3 hours rather than three heavy meals. Include more sprouts, paneer, and salads to keep your stomach full without spiking your glucose.

I face a very similar issue due to insulin resistance in my PCOS. The constant craving is real and extremely frustrating. I would suggest talking to a gynecologist or endocrinologist to get your fasting insulin levels checked.