This may lead to frequent snacking, strong cravings, or feeling hungry shortly after meals. Increased hunger can also happen with poor sleep, stress, high activity levels, thyroid problems, medication effects, or restrictive dieting.
The concern is when hunger appears with other signs such as weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, or blurry vision.
When Should You Get Tested?
You should consider speaking with a healthcare professional if you notice frequent urination, constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, slow wound healing, unusual hunger, dark skin patches, fatigue, frequent infections, or tingling in the hands or feet.
A doctor may recommend tests such as:
