The Claim
Among obese adults without diabetes, the presence of food addiction or binge eating disorder is associated with a higher frequency of reactive hypoglycemia compared to those without these disorders, independent of body mass index and metabolic markers.
What the research says
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Obese adults without diabetes who have food addiction or binge eating disorder experience reactive hypoglycemia more often than obese adults without these conditions, even when accounting for body weight and metabolic measures.
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Among obese adults without diabetes, the presence of food addiction or binge eating disorder is associated with a higher frequency of reactive hypoglycemia compared to those without these disorders, independent of body mass index and metabolic markers.
After eating sugary or starchy foods, the body releases too much insulin, which pulls sugar out of the blood too quickly, causing blood sugar to crash. This low blood sugar triggers physical symptoms like shaking and hunger, which drive a strong urge to eat more sugary foods, restarting the cycle.
What the research says
1 studyObese people who struggle with food addiction or binge eating are more likely to have their blood sugar drop too low after eating, even if they weigh the same and have similar metabolism as others. This happens because their eating habits may mess with how their body handles sugar.
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