Blood sugar swings may trigger binge eating, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT04211818

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 20 people with bulimia or binge eating disorder to see if low blood sugar levels trigger eating binges. Participants wore a continuous glucose monitor and kept a food diary. The goal was to better understand the link between blood sugar and compulsive eating, which could lead to new nutritional approaches.

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Locations

  • University Hospital

    Montpellier, 34 295, France

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