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Water in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Diabetes is characterized by a disorder of all types of metabolism, including water-salt metabolism. Failures in the absorption of glucose due to insulin deficiency lead to its accumulation in the body. This results in fluid loss and unquenchable thirst. The question arises: should you drink water without restrictions or restrain yourself?
Benefits
The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is involved in many metabolic processes, but its main purpose is to reduce the level of glucose concentration in the blood. Without it, glucose cannot enter the human organs and tissues, which means they are deprived of their main source of energy. Insufficient fluid slows down the transport of insulin, so the benefits of water are obvious - it reduces blood sugar. How much water can you drink with diabetes? Experts answer - without restrictions. [ 1 ]
Contraindications
A lot of water will harm in case of kidney failure, when there is excess fluid in the body, swelling. Mineral waters are considered medicinal, so each of them has its own contraindications. So, "Borjomi", "Donat" should not be drunk in case of exacerbation of gastrointestinal tract pathologies, kidney problems, internal bleeding.