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When you have diabetes, your body has trouble processing sugar into energy due to low insulin levels and insulin resistance. This means your cells aren't getting the energy they need, even if there's plenty of glucose in your bloodstream. As a result, your body continues to send hunger signals, a condition known as Show Full Answer

When you have diabetes, your body has trouble processing sugar into energy due to low insulin levels and insulin resistance. This means your cells aren't getting the energy they need, even if there's plenty of glucose in your bloodstream. As a result, your body continues to send hunger signals, a condition known as polyphagia.

Think of it like having a full gas tank in your car but a broken fuel line - there's plenty of fuel available, but it's not getting to where it needs to go to power the engine. To help manage this constant hunger, focus on eating high-fiber foods and lean proteins at every meal. These foods slow down your body's sugar uptake, helping to keep blood glucose levels stable and making you feel full longer. High-protein foods are particularly effective because they keep you fuller than foods high in fat or carbs, and they help prevent low blood sugar between meals.

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