6. Excessive Hunger
Excessive hunger, also known as polyphagia, is the result of abnormally high blood glucose levels. When glucose can’t get into the cells – either because of low insulin or because your body’s resistant to insulin – then you feel hungry and tired all the time. Your cells just aren’t getting the energy they need, so your body is telling you to eat.
It makes total sense. Just eating won’t solve the problem, because that will only increase the high blood glucose levels. The best way to lower blood sugar levels is with strenuous exercise because that will stimulate the production of insulin.
Having polyphagia is like starving in the land of bounty and feasting. No matter how much food you eat, the glucose just can’t get into your cells. You could also feel fatigued and tired because your body isn’t getting the energy it needs. Polyphagia is also called hyperphagia, and it refers to excessive hunger and excessive consumption of food.