You might wonder: Is weight loss without constant hunger even possible? Research on type 2 diabetes patients showed that a low-carb diet caused a spontaneous drop in daily calorie intake, while simultaneously boosting insulin sensitivity by 75%
Topic
Appetite
Understanding Hunger and Satiety Signals
Appetite is your body's complex system of hunger and satiety signals, regulated by hormones like insulin, leptin, and ghrelin. For people with diabetes or insulin resistance, these signals often become disrupted—high insulin levels can block leptin (the satiety hormone), leading to constant hunger even when the body has plenty of stored energy. Understanding how different foods and eating patterns affect appetite is key to managing weight and blood sugar without feeling constantly deprived.
Research (2)
Low-carb diets match or beat low-fat for Type 2 diabetes—often cutting meds and improving HbA1c—without evidence of increased cardiovascular risk.