Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Why is it that Diabetics need to drink SO-O-O-O-O much water? Why do Diabetics get so thirsty? Is it something our bodies do because water is essential to a diabetic? I mean, why? Does it wash out impurities "more so" in a diabetic? Or is it something more important to a diabetic? I notice during the warmer months I drink water like a "real" sponge, I just need to have water, (my doctor even got mad at me for drinking so much water, said I would drown my kidneys), but as soon as the cooler months come in I do not go for the water "much", but my mouth becomes so dry and my lips peel and I do not swell as much, but even so, I suppose having a dry mouth and lips means I am "THIRSTY", I do not drink as much. Anyone???? Should I force myself to drink water equally as often during colder months as I do during warmer months???? Or is hot tea ok? Even though I am too lazy to put the cup of water in the microwave to heat it up . . . I really like it, but there is something between me and the microwave and stove, I'll cook, but boil water . . . !?!?!? I know!!!!, I had to make so many pots of coffee for my mother and stepfather as a kid, I just can't stand to boil anymore water . . . THAT'S IT!!! Ha Ha Ha.
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By drinking water, it helps the kidneys to flush the extra suger out of your body. That is why you go like crazy when your blood sugar is high. On the other hand alot of water can cause your blood sugar to crash. Need to find the fine line there. Unfortunately EVERYTHING you put in your mouth effects your blood sugar in some way. The best thing to do is keep a strict diary of your daily eating and drinking patterns. Keeps ya on the straight and narrow path that is Diabetes. Good Luck, Barb
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BarbRN speaks the truth. Once you get your BS in check, you will be a lot less thirsty. Another thing to look into is the salt content of your diet. Some people feel so deprived on their lousy diabetes diets that they console themselves with things, like salt, that add no calories but can cause other trouble.
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BTW, if you're already straining your kidneys w/too much water, I suggest you cut out anything caffeinated like tea. It makes you pee like crazy and dehydrates you, paradoxically making yout thirsty the more you drink. For dry lips, use Carmex or Blistex or start breathing thru your nose. It may have nothing to do with being dehydrated. Many meds also make a person thirsty, so ask about that at your next MD visit.
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