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What is it called when you can eat a lot and not get full?: Explaining Insatiable Hunger

Dec 28, 2025 •

5 min read

An estimated 38 million Americans have diabetes, a condition where excessive hunger is a common symptom. This condition, where you can eat a lot and not get full, is medically known as polyphagia or hyperphagia, and its root causes range from medical issues to psychological factors.

Why do I get so thirsty after eating sugar? The Osmosis Effect Explained

Dec 7, 2025 •

4 min read

Did you know that within minutes of consuming a sugary treat, your body begins a rapid biological process to restore balance? This explains the immediate sensation of thirst, and why you get so thirsty after eating sugar.