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Sugar cravings Self-Assessment

A quick assessment of your craving patterns to uncover what is driving them and what might help. Takes 2-3 minutes.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom metabolic-craving compositeFree & private

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Understanding Your Sugar Cravings

A quick assessment of your craving patterns to uncover what is driving them and what might help. Takes 2-3 minutes.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR sugar cravings specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Wurtman's MIT serotonin research and the ZOE PREDICT metabolic study

This sugar cravings self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom metabolic-craving composite to evaluate the severity and impact of sugar cravings on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you are experiencing symptoms of diabetes (excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss), please consult a healthcare provider for blood sugar testing.

Understanding Your Score

Early Craving Pattern(Score 1-3)

Your cravings are noticeable but not yet controlling your eating. This is the ideal window for intervention. Estrogen is beginning to affect your insulin sensitivity and serotonin pathways, but the ch

Metabolic-Neurochemical Craving Pattern(Score 4-6)

Your craving pattern involves multiple biological drivers. The insulin resistance from estrogen decline makes your blood sugar unstable. The serotonin deficit makes your brain treat sugar as an antide

Significant Metabolic Disruption(Score 7-10)

What you described goes beyond normal cravings. When sugar cravings reach this intensity and you are also noticing energy crashes, brain fog, mood instability tied to eating, and possible sleep disrup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this sugar cravings self-assessment measure?

This sugar cravings self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom metabolic-craving composite to assess the severity and impact of sugar cravings on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this sugar cravings self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom metabolic-craving composite, a clinically validated instrument (Wurtman RJ, Wurtman JJ (1995). Brain serotonin, carbohydrate-craving. Obes Res. PMID: 8697046. NHANES (2003-2023). Insulin resistance in perimenopausal women. N=1,325.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of sugar cravings severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this sugar cravings self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about sugar cravings at wellls.com/problems/sugar-cravings, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing sugar cravings.

Read the full sugar cravings article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).