Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDNGrace Cary / Getty Images Sugar cravings can be due to conditioning, undereating, stress, hormones, and poor sleep.Key TakeawaysSeveral things can contribute to sugar cravings, including conditioning, undereating, poor sleep, and stress.Ways to address sugar cravings long-term include stress management, therapy, sleep regimen improvement, and eating more regularly.If you have difficulty addressing sugar cr…