Healthline by Dr Deeba on Instagram: "Why Do People Feel Excessively Hungry (Polyphagia) in Diabetes? In diabetes, glucose stays in the bloodstream instead of entering the cells where it is needed for energy. Since the cells are not getting enough fuel, the body thinks it is starving. This triggers the brain to increase hunger signals, causing frequent and excessive eating. This symptom is known as polyphagia and is a common early sign of uncontrolled blood sugar. #DiabetesSymptoms #PolyphagiaEx