Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 7 months ago

Why are diabetics often chronically dehydrated?

My neighbor, who has diabetes, always carries a water bottle with her and says she feels dehydrated very often. I thought it was just her, but then another relative with diabetes mentioned the same. Is there a specific reason diabetics tend to be chronically dehydrated?

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Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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As someone who deals with diabetes, I can tell you it's mainly because of high blood sugar. The kidneys try to flush out excess sugar through urine, taking a lot of water with it. That leads to constant thirst and dehydration. The trick is to consistently sip water and manage blood sugar well.

Ramulu Goud Ramulu Goud Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Ayyayo, this is because when sugar is high in blood, the body tries to throw it out through more pee. So, lots of water goes out too, making them feel thirsty all the time. My neighbour has this problem. They always keep water bottle near.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It's simple science, really. High blood sugar causes your kidneys to excrete more glucose, and water follows the glucose. So, diabetics pee a lot, leading to fluid loss. That's why consistent hydration and controlling blood sugar through diet and exercise are super important for them.

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Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Diabetics often get dehydrated because high blood sugar levels make the kidneys work overtime to excrete the excess sugar, which means more urination and fluid loss. It's similar to how some conditions can affect fluid balance. This highlights why regular blood sugar tests and doctor follow-ups are non-negotiable to manage such complications.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Diabetics are often dehydrated due to osmotic diuresis. High glucose levels in the blood spill into the urine, pulling water along with it. This causes increased urination and constant thirst. Effective blood sugar management is key to preventing this chronic dehydration.

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Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Ah, the joys of aging and health woes! It's because their kidneys are basically on overdrive, trying to flush out all that extra sugar from the body, and water goes along for the ride. So, more trips to the loo means more thirst. It's a constant battle, I tell you!

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