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Hunger

helensaramay said:
My understanding is that "elevated levels of insulin" cause hunger.
Ok, I haven't found a definition of "elevated levels" but as someone without diabetes produces their own insulin, if it was as simple as insulin causes hunger, then people without diabetes would be hungry and people with untreated type 1 would be less hungry (as insulin is only one thing which may cause hunger).
Someone recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on a low dose of insulin is less likely to feel hungry all the time due to the injected insulin.

I have had type 1 diabetes for over 15 years, feel no more hungry now and weigh no more than when I was first diagnosed.
I may be a sample of one but I do not believe I am alone.

I am passionate about this as being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and being told you will be injecting insulin for the rest of your life is a traumatic experience. Adding unnecessary fear is not helpful. With diabulimia in the press recently, I believe we need to be careful with some of the messaging we provide as people with experience of type 1 diabetes. I do not condone hiding information but I do condone ensuring the information provided is appropriate.
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I thank you all for any help that you have given me
 
The thread title reminds me of a rather stylised vampire film from the 80s, "The Hunger". And that's what it can feel like when on a fairly severe hypo - people talk about the urge to eat the fridge. It's very easy to overcompensate.

But that's a different thing to a general feeling of hunger, especially if you're high. So I don't have any useful advice, just something on what to watch for in the future :-)
 
Keep an optimistic attitude and everything will work out. Whenever I'm hungry between meals, I eat cheese. Cheese does not elevate blood sugar, or if it does, not for hours and very gradually, and it's filling. Eat cheese with a high fat content.
 
JAT1 said:
Keep an optimistic attitude and everything will work out. Whenever I'm hungry between meals, I eat cheese. Cheese does not elevate blood sugar, or if it does, not for hours and very gradually, and it's filling. Eat cheese with a high fat content.
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I’ll give it ago thank you
 
evilclive said:
The thread title reminds me of a rather stylised vampire film from the 80s, "The Hunger". And that's what it can feel like when on a fairly severe hypo - people talk about the urge to eat the fridge. It's very easy to overcompensate.

But that's a different thing to a general feeling of hunger, especially if you're high. So I don't have any useful advice, just something on what to watch for in the future :)
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I’ll keep that in mind, I’m doing everything I can to be careful
 
Vickitub said:
I have and it’s 11.1. This has been going on for a few days now. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.

Thank you for replying.
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Hi @Vickitub ,

Welcome to the forum.

You're not doing anything wrong, :)

it's early days untill you in close consultation with your diabetes team (as well as a little bit of training.) gain an understanding on your BGs.. & the best way for you to manage the condition in general.

If you are running high with the blood sugar levels? This may give you these feelings as the body isn't quite utilising what you have digested carbwise.. Others have mentioned feeling hungry. (There's fuel in the lines, but it isn't quite getting into the engine.)

Oddly, in the same respect when the exogenous insulin dose is too high or a mistimed dose has depleted blood sugar levels, giving the recognisable "hypo" syptoms. The body just needs fuel. Cue the "hunger."
 
Thank you, I could be mistiming things as well as it’s hard to get it exactly on time every time I guess that can be normal. I have two cousins with type 1 and my dad has type 2 so you would think I would be somewhat use to some things.
 
Vickitub said:
Thank you, I could be mistiming things as well as it’s hard to get it exactly on time every time I guess that can be normal. I have two cousins with type 1 and my dad has type 2 so you would think I would be somewhat use to some things.
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Forgot to add, the above snacking of cheese or meat is a great idea if running high & keeping yer hunger happy.

But please test & keep an eye out.

If you do happen to be low? It's "open season..." Give yourself around 15g of carbs, then test 30 minutes later? Testing too soon may give the impression you are still dropping dispite taking on fast carb.. That's just one of the wonders of the human body as there is a time lag of 20mins prior due to blood flow & where the sample was taken from...
Don't panic. Just treat.

"We all have our hunger...." :singing: ;)
 
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