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How much liquids should we drink to prevent dehydration?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Jose, CA

I've read articles and looked at charts and we in the US measure the liquids by the cup. Other articles or charts measure it by the glass. Which is it? A cup is 8 ozs. A glass depends on the size of the glass which could be anywhere from 8 ozs. or less or much more depending on the size of the glass.
Just a question that kept me awake for awhile last night.😀

April 17
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I just go by the color of my urine. Since I live in Colorado with the altitude and low humidity I need to drink more then the standard. I almost always have a drink in my car or carry water with me.

April 18
A DiabetesTeam Member

I’m not drinking enough water and the article has alerted me that I should be drinking more water than I currently am!
So I’m going to start drinking more water 💧 from today and it’s sunny here in Maroochydore and quite warm for Autumn weather with the temperatures in the mid to high 20s Celsius and around 80s Fahrenheit

Hugs from Judyxx In Subtropical Queensland Australia

Beautiful sunny weather here at my place today

April 17
A DiabetesTeam Member

Sugar free meds are safer no risk of a HYPERGLYCEMIC RUSH!

April 17
DiabetesTeam

How much liquid should you drink to prevent dehydration?

Great question! The confusion between "cups" and "glasses" is understandable. When health guidelines mention cups, they're referring to the standard 8-ounce measurement. So when you see "8 cups a day," that means 64 ounces total.

For people with diabetes, general Show Full Answer

How much liquid should you drink to prevent dehydration?

Great question! The confusion between "cups" and "glasses" is understandable. When health guidelines mention cups, they're referring to the standard 8-ounce measurement. So when you see "8 cups a day," that means 64 ounces total.

For people with diabetes, general recommendations are:
- Men: about 104 ounces (13 cups) of total fluids daily
- Women: about 72 ounces (9 cups) of total fluids daily

Keep in mind that about 20 percent of your fluid intake comes from water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables. For plain water consumption specifically, 4 to 6 cups (32 to 64 ounces) per day is generally enough for most people.

Your individual needs may vary based on:
- Your age and activity level
- Medications you're taking (like diuretics or SGLT2 inhibitors)
- Outside temperatures
- Your overall health

The best rule of thumb? Drink to quench your thirst and aim to keep your urine light yellow or clear. If it's dark yellow, you need more fluids.

If you're unsure about your specific needs, talk to your doctor or dietitian for personalized recommendations.

April 17
A DiabetesTeam Member

@ Laurie4 I do 3 smart water container 3 Pint a day and if more thirsty I do more

April 18 (edited)

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