The Claim
Obese adults with binge eating disorder have a higher frequency of severe reactive hypoglycemia (<54 mg/dL) occurring at 5 hours postprandially compared to obese adults without binge eating disorder.
What the research says
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Obese adults with binge eating disorder experience more episodes of dangerously low blood sugar at five hours after eating than obese adults without binge eating disorder.
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Obese adults with binge eating disorder exhibit a higher frequency of severe reactive hypoglycemia (<54 mg/dL) occurring later in the postprandial period (at 5 hours) compared to those without binge eating disorder, suggesting a distinct metabolic profile characterized by delayed insulin overcompensation.
After eating sugary foods, the body releases too much insulin too late, causing blood sugar to crash five hours later. This drop triggers intense hunger and cravings, which leads to more binge eating and repeats the cycle.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with binge eating disorder were more likely to have their blood sugar drop dangerously low about 5 hours after eating, compared to others with obesity but no binge eating, and the study directly measured this.
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