Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Why are diabetics always hungry?

My father has diabetes, and he's always complaining about being hungry, even after a full meal. He eats ghar ka khana and everything, but it's like he can never feel satisfied. Why is this a common issue for people with diabetes?

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Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Diabetics often feel hungry because their cells aren't properly absorbing glucose for energy, despite high blood sugar. The body signals it needs more fuel. It's crucial for them to manage diet and medication carefully to control this. Small, frequent, balanced meals can help.

Pooja Deshpande Pooja Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Ho na, it's a very common thing I've heard! It happens when the body isn't using insulin properly, so cells don't get enough glucose for energy, even if there's plenty in the blood. So the brain thinks you're starving. It's a tricky cycle!

Rakesh Mehta Rakesh Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

This is a medical symptom that needs a clear, scientific explanation, not assumptions. Diabetics feel hungry because their cells can't properly use the sugar from food for energy due to insulin issues, so the body keeps demanding more. This isn't something to cure with home remedies; verify proper management strategies with a doctor.

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Shilpa Kulkarni Shilpa Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I used to panic thinking constant hunger meant my sugar was too low, but actually, my doctor explained it's often because the body isn't getting glucose into the cells, so it constantly feels 'empty.' It's a common symptom, so proper management and diet are key to feeling full.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It's because the body's cells aren't getting the energy from sugar, even if sugar is high in the blood. So the body feels hungry. This means diabetics have to be very careful with their diet planning, which can be tricky and sometimes costly to maintain healthy, filling meals. Regular doctor visits and diet counseling are important.

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Reena Choudhary Reena Choudhary Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Seriously? Even more hungry than a sleep-deprived person? 😂 Jokes aside, I've heard it's because their cells can't use sugar properly for energy, so the body keeps sending 'I'm starving' signals. Sounds like a very frustrating cycle.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh, that's sad! Imagine being hungry all the time even after eating! It's because their body isn't using the food's energy properly, so the stomach keeps demanding more. No wonder maintaining a diet is such a challenge for them! My heart goes out to their cravings!

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