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3. Increased hunger
Glucose has calories. Since it is eliminated in the urine, the body will lose calories. To compensate, a diabetic will feel hungry. In addition, diabetes keeps glucose from reaching the cells it should be and providing energy, further aggravating the sensation of hunger.
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