Rekha Das Rekha Das Asked 6 months ago

Why do diabetics pee so much?

My husband was diagnosed with diabetes recently, and I've noticed he's going to the washroom much more often than before. He also feels very thirsty. Why do diabetics pee so much?

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Rina Das Rina Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I'm just learning about diabetes, and I've heard this is a common symptom. Is it because the body tries to flush out the sugar or something? Does it mean they're always thirsty too?

Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It's similar to how some thyroid imbalances can affect water retention. For diabetics, when blood sugar is too high, the kidneys try really hard to get rid of that extra sugar from your body. This process pulls a lot of water along with it, leading to frequent urination. So, getting your sugar levels checked regularly and following doctor's advice is crucial.

Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, just like managing high BP needs constant attention, managing diabetes is critical. Frequent urination (polyuria) is a classic sign of high blood sugar. The kidneys are working overtime to filter out excess glucose, and this process pulls extra water from your body. Regular check-ups and keeping your blood sugar in control are the best ways to tackle this.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, it's a very common sign. When the blood sugar is high, the body tries to throw out that extra sugar through urine. And for that, it needs a lot of water, so that's why they feel thirsty and pee so much. It's the body's way of trying to balance things, but it means sugar is high.

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Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yeah, that's a common symptom indicating high blood glucose. The kidneys are working hard to expel the excess sugar, and that draws a lot of water. It signals that blood sugar management needs attention. A balanced diet and consistent exercise routine can help keep those sugar levels stable and reduce excessive urination. Hydration is important, but smart hydration, not just endless sips.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Dude, it's basically the body's emergency flush system. When you have too much sugar in your blood, your kidneys try to get rid of it by peeing it out. And to do that, they pull a lot of water from your system. So, high sugar = more pee. It's a pretty clear sign something's off.

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