rather than treated simply by avoiding sweets.
The Bottom Line
Possible signs that your diet contains too much added sugar include frequent cravings, energy crashes, rapid return of hunger, weight gain, dental cavities, high triglycerides, and a diet dominated by low-nutrient processed foods.
But symptoms such as thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss can signal a medical condition such as diabetes and deserve proper evaluation.
The most practical approach is to reduce added sugars, especially sugary drinks and heavily processed snacks, while building meals around protein, fiber-rich foods, vegetables,