Rollercoaster blood sugar

The sensation of hunger in the body is driven by a number of physiological processes, one of which is our blood sugar levels. When glucose levels in the blood drop, we start to feel hungry – but some of us have larger fluctuations in blood glucose levels than others, something that researchers at King’s College London refer to as ‘big dippers’.

“We’ve now shown that sugar dips are a better predictor of hunger and subsequent calorie intake than the initial blood sugar peak response after eating,” said researcher Dr Sarah Berry, “changing how we think about the relationship between blood sugar levels and the food we eat.”

If you’re consistently hungry after eating and you’re concerned, it’s always worth speaking to your GP to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

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