Why am I constantly hungry every few hours?

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I am a 20 year old male, 6'0'', and 215 lbs. Recently, I have been getting constantly hungry. For example: I will eat a meal around 8pm, then at 1am- I get hungry again, so I will eat something, then within a few hours after that- my stomach is upset, and growling, and I am hungry again. It feels like I can not keep my appetite satisfied. I have never had this problem before- I used to eat 3-4 times per day, then I went down to eating only once a day. Now this constant hunger problem has been going on for about a week. I am making an appointment to see a doctor, but has anyone had this problem? And if you have, did you receive any medical help, and find out what is causing it? Thanks.

Update:

@Tigger- I forgot to add that I am Hypoglycemic, and I was told two years ago that I am at high risk for becoming diabetic. So that does make sense. Thank you!

Tigger · Accepted Answer

Young men your age are still growing just a little, so some extra hunger might be expected. However, yours is excessive. The first thing I would look at is diabetes. Since you're making an appointment- very good idea, by the way- I don't have much to add to that.

Good luck!

Ogawsh · Answer

Hypoglycemia would explain the hunger. See your doctor for a diabetes test.

Kevin · Answer

I would like to recommend you for having some work so that you may be little busy within. Such kind of schedule can hamper your shape and style in few days.

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