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I keep waking up in the middle of the night with extreme hunger, could this be hypoglycemia? i eat 3 times a day plus snacks too.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Could be: But hypoglycemia occurs pre or post meals hence should occur both while awake unless you eat frequently while awake. Have laboratory work up for hypoglycemia with your doctor.

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

I keep waking up in the middle of the night with extreme hunger, could this be hypoglycemia? i eat 3 times a day plus snacks too.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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