Suresh Mehta Suresh Mehta Asked 5 months ago

Does not drinking enough water increase the chance of diabetes?

My elder brother was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and our family doctor stressed the importance of hydration. I usually don't drink much water during the day, and now I'm worried. Can not drinking enough water actually increase my risk of developing diabetes?

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Sister Jency Mathew Sister Jency Mathew Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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While dehydration doesn't directly cause diabetes, it makes your blood sugar concentration look much higher because there is less fluid in the body. When you are dehydrated, the body also releases hormones that can affect insulin. Keep a bottle handy and sip throughout the day.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

With my thyroid, I have to be very careful about metabolic health and regular blood tests. Dehydration can sometimes skew your fasting blood sugar readings during lab tests. Make sure you drink enough water and get your HbA1c checked regularly to stay on top of things.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Arey don't stress too much about it! Just not drinking water for a day won't give you diabetes, but making it a habit to stay hydrated is definitely good for your body. Just keep a bottle next to you while working and you are sorted.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I used to forget water during back-to-back office meetings and noticed my fatigue levels were crazy. Chronic dehydration stresses the body and can mess with your metabolism over time. Set hourly reminders on your phone to drink water, it's a simple habit to protect your health.

Swami Chaitanya Swami Chaitanya Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Water is the flow of life and helps the body process everything we consume. In my years of practice, I have seen that keeping the body hydrated along with regular breathing exercises helps maintain natural balance and supports healthy blood sugar levels.

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Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

When I visited my doctor at Apollo, he explained that while lack of water doesn't directly cause diabetes, chronic low water intake can put stress on kidneys and insulin response. It is best to ask your diabetologist for a proper explanation based on your medical history.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Drinking water is like giving your body a nice internal wash! If we don't drink enough, our liver gets stressed and starts releasing more glucose. So keep chugging that water and stay hydrated for a happy metabolism.

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