Are you thirsty all the time and peeing constantly? Is it Diabetes…or something else? Both, actually.
High blood sugar causes excessive thirst and urination. Your kidneys are trying to flush out the excess glucose…..so you pee more….which makes you thirsty….so you drink more…..and pee more. It’s exhausting.
But here’s what most people miss. Dehydration itself makes blood sugar worse. If you’re not drinking enough water — or you’re drinking the wrong things — you’re making your diabetes harder to control.
“How does dehydration affect blood sugar?”
When you’re dehydrated, your blood becomes more concentrated,
which means the glucose in your blood becomes more concentrated too, so your blood sugar reads higher… even if you didn’t eat anything.
Plus, dehydration stresses your body….and stress raises cortisol, which raises blood your sugar. It’s all connected. If your kidneys are already working overtime trying to filter excess glucose…dehydration makes that job even harder, which can lead to kidney damage over time.
“So I just need to drink more water?” you ask. Yes. But not just any water. A lot of diabetics are chugging water all day… and still dehydrated, because they’re missing electrolytes. Sodium. Potassium. Magnesium. When you pee constantly, you’re not just losing water, you’re losing minerals. And without those minerals, your cells can’t actually absorb the water you’re drinking. You end up in this weird state where you’re drinking a ton… but still thirsty, because the water’s just passing through.
“So what should I be drinking?” you ask. Plain water is fine, but adding electrolytes makes a huge difference. You don’t need fancy sports drinks loaded with sugar. Just add a pinch of sea salt to your water, or use an electrolyte powder without added sugar, such as AVINI PLUS HYDRAYTION. Coconut water works too. It’s naturally high in potassium.
Stay away from sugary drinks. Obviously. Soda, juice, sweetened coffee drinks… all of that spikes blood sugar and dehydrates you further. Even “diet” drinks can mess with insulin sensitivity.
Stick to water. Herbal tea. Black coffee. Unsweetened options.
“How much should I be drinking?” A good rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces. Example: if you weigh 200 pounds… aim for 100 ounces of water each day. More if you’re active. Or if it’s hot outside.
And if your urine is dark yellow… you’re not drinking enough. It should be light yellow. Almost clear.
Some key takeaways:
Dehydration concentrates blood sugar.
When you’re dehydrated, glucose becomes more concentrated in your bloodstream… making readings higher.
You’re losing electrolytes, not just water.
Frequent urination depletes sodium, potassium, and magnesium. You need to replace them. Hydration supports kidney function. Your kidneys are working overtime as a diabetic. Staying hydrated protects them.
Sugary drinks make everything worse. Soda and juice spike blood sugar and dehydrate you further. Stick to water.
If you’re constantly thirsty…and your blood sugar feels impossible to control…start with hydration. It’s simple. But it matters.
See: AviniHealth.com/annlemaster for your Hydration and more health support.
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