Why Is My Appetite So Strong At Night?

[Meerkat]

During the day, I can pretty much eat moderately. At night, I NEED sugar for some reason...and I STAY hungry thru the night. What gives?

[zenman]

I'd question what you eat and can you check your BS in the pm?

[Curious1alwys, BSN, RN]

I don't really have much to add in the way of what is wrong, but I did have a girlfriend once who would eat normal during the day (she did have a crappy diet though) and would actually WAKE UP at night ravenous to eat. She would crave candy or ice cream lots of times though. Or cans of corn. Strangest thing. I think that if you are eating enough during the day this should not happen to you. I think she may have had pre-diabetes or something like that....

Are you at risk for diabetes?

[SmilingBluEyes]

I would also think it's possible you are not getting enough light during the day...do you work nights?

If so, that is probably your problem. BUT if you are symptomatic or are at risk for diabetes, you should see your HCP for a check up asap.