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Why Am I Still Getting Dehydrated When I Drink Lots Of Water And Other Fluids
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posted January 22, 2019
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A DiabetesTeam Member

You may have a short supply of Potassium. Please check with your doctor.

posted January 23, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Oh my i didn't know that WOW !!! I am on humalog 3 times a day morning lunch and super and basaglar at night since november 25 basaglar has caused pain behind my right kidney and 4 yrs ago I went almost kidney failure i have brought the kidney pain up to my dr and he has let it fly right over his head /ignoring me any ideas

posted January 22, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

You have to at least take in 8 8oz bottles of water or more plus your other fluids your meds will dehydrate you

posted January 22, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

The meds can do it too, will be ok, mention this to the doc we all are here for you

posted February 11, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Plus the heat in the house doesn't help, also dehydrates us

posted January 24, 2019

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