Is not feeling hungry in the morning a sign of diabetes? An endocrinologist explains

Morning hunger is a complex topic influenced by various factors such as sleep quality, stress, hormonal changes, meal timing, and individual metabolic rhythms. While appetite changes can accompany blood sugar fluctuations, they do not definitively indicate insulin resistance or diabetes. Dr Himika Chawla, a Senior Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetology at PSRI Hospital, advises not to interpret one symptom in isolation.

Instead, consider the bigger picture and what your body may be signaling. Factors like a late dinner, late-night snacks, and poor sleep can affect morning hunger. However, morning appetite alone cannot confirm whether someone has diabetes or insulin resistance. A lack of morning hunger does not necessarily point to metabolic issues.

Insulin resistance and diabetes involve blood sugar regulation, which may cause appetite changes but are not primarily identified by morning hunger absence.