Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 4 months ago

Does not eating cause diabetes?

My sister-in-law keeps skipping meals to lose weight, saying she's doing intermittent fasting. Our family doctor told her it's not good, but she insists it won't harm her. Can not eating properly like that actually lead to diabetes in the long run?

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Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Starving or skipping meals doesn't directly cause diabetes, but it definitely messes with your blood sugar balance. I used to fast a lot, and it only ended up making me weak and caused crazy sugar spikes later when I ate. Eating small, regular meals is much better for the body.

Gurdial Singh Gurdial Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Beta, in our days we always ate our meals on time. Skipping food throws your body's natural system out of balance, which can lead to metabolic issues later in life. Eat simple, timely meals and you will stay healthy.

Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, skipping meals can cause sudden blood sugar crashes and then spikes when you finally eat, which strains your insulin. It is always better to maintain consistent meal timings.

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Manisha Patel Manisha Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, when we are busy we often think skipping a meal is harmless. But doing this regularly can actually confuse your pancreas and mess up your metabolism. Please try to carry some light snacks like roasted chana so you don't stay empty stomach.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was actually reading some health articles about this recently. Apparently, long gaps without eating can make your body resistant to insulin over time because of the constant extreme highs and lows. It's really interesting how our body adapts to starving by storing fat.

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Sanjay Hegde Sanjay Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Our ancient scriptures talk about 'Mitahara' which means eating moderate food at the right time. Starving the body creates stress and imbalance in our digestive fire, which can lead to long-term health issues. Gentle daily discipline is the key to healthy sugar levels.

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