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August 10, 2025
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Members responded to concerns about stomach pain when drinking water on an empty stomach by suggesting it could stem from drinking too cold,... Read more

Members responded to concerns about stomach pain when drinking water on an empty stomach by suggesting it could stem from drinking too cold, too fast, or too much at once, or might indicate an underlying condition like gastritis or IBS unrelated to diabetes. Several members shared personal strategies for staying hydrated, including adding lemon flavoring to make water more palatable, which helped one member resolve high BUN levels caused by dehydration. The group encouraged seeking medical advice to rule out serious issues while offering mutual support and staying connected through lighter exchanges about managing hydration during hot weather.

A DiabetesTeam Member

For us that is quite cool. We have been 31c to 35c for weeks with high humidity. Occasionally it is over 37c. And there will be no break in the 10 day forecast.

I guess I'm a little tougher than many. Probably because I am still just a baby at only 72.

So we are dealing with the uncomfortable weather. I'm outside at least 5 hours daily. I've planned 5 hours today.

I also have to go to building supply today. Must pick up 4 sheets of 1/2 inch green rock, and a 5 gallon bucket of spackle.

Our youngest baby girl asked me to do several days of electrical work within the next week. So I will see how much I can fit in.

I've also got several days of plaster repair work to do. I've never done plaster repair work, so I will need to teach myself.

I also put off carwork because my back hurt too much. So I will have to juggle that in next week.

I wonder how I fit things in when I was working.

But our youngest baby boy mowed the lawn. And I've only started the gardens again 6 years ago. I did let a lot of home maintenance slide for a few years.

And we are traveling half the time.

Take care of yourself and Benji.

August 14, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hugs to Andre for a good result

August 11, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@Leg I never liked the taste or non taste of water and my BUN was always pretty high until I found out I was dehydrated. Now I add lemon flavoring to a glass of water and I have increased my fluid intake considerably resulting in a normal BUN reading last blood test.

August 10, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yo Harry my friend how Ru doing today? The weather here in Kessingland UK is very hot 26c. It's sapping Benji'and my energies. We're both drinking lots of fresh cold water to keep us both properly hydrated in this heatwave. What's the weather like where u live? I have 2x2ltr bottles of still spring water in my fridge for me n Benji to drink as we're both drinking lots of water in this heatwave. Anyway Harry make sure all the clothes u wear are white to reflect the sun away from u and STAY SAFE IN THIS HEATWAVE.

August 14, 2025 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Ty Harry!

August 14, 2025

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