Not a diagnosis: a head start. These are the three drivers most worth checking first, based on what the evidence says gets missed most often.
Afternoon cravings usually follow a fast-carb lunch. Protein and fat flatten the wave.
One bad night raises hunger hormones measurably the next day.
Modest evidence, cheap to try, never the whole answer.
HbA1c; track cravings against meals for one week
1. Start a two-minute note in the free journal that asks back, so the pattern becomes visible.
2. Take the test list above to your GP; the Health Journal will help you say it clearly.
3. Read the evidence: 10 Foods That Look Healthy But Spike Your Blood Sugar · I Wore a Continuous Glucose Monitor for 30 Days. Here's What Normal Food Does to Your Blood Sugar · The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster: Why You Crash at 3pm and How to Get Off It.
Want it tracked and reviewed monthly by a real person? The Club, £10/month.
Education, not diagnosis, and never a replacement for your GP or pharmacist. Reference ranges and guidance vary; sudden, severe or worsening symptoms need 111, or 999 in an emergency. By Hussain Sharifi · independent, affiliate-free health intelligence.