Why are diabetic patients thirsty?
Before testing of blood for sugar became feasible for everyone, urine was tested for sugar ( In the Middle Ages doctors found that sugar “spilled” into the urine of diabetics and the urine tasted sweet- don’t ask.)
The diabetic body cannot really break down sugar as fuel and so it tries to get rid of it as waste through the kidneys. The kidneys produce urine that eliminates the excess sugar and diabetics pee a lot. When you are losing that much fluids you become dehydrated and become thirsty to compensate for the water you’ve lost.
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#Diabetes and thirst
Excessive thirst is one of the first signs that you might have diabetes. Thirst and having to urinate too often are both caused by too much sugar (glucose) in your blood.
When you have diabetes, your body cannot use sugars from food properly. This causes sugar to collect in your blood. High blood sugar levels force your kidneys to go into overdrive to get rid of the extra sugar.
The kidneys need to make more urine to help pass the extra sugar from your body. You will likely have to urinate more and have a higher volume of urine. This uses up more of the water in your body. Water is even pulled from your tissues to help get rid of the extra sugar.
This can make you feel very thirsty because you’re losing lots of water. Your brain will tell you to drink more water to get hydrated. In turn, this triggers more urination. The diabetes urine and thirst cycle will continue if your blood sugar levels are not balanced.
Diabetes types
There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. All kinds of diabetes are chronic conditions that can affect how your body uses sugars. Sugar (glucose) is the fuel your body needs to power every single one of its functions.
Glucose from food must get into your cells, where it can be burned for energy. The hormone insulin is the only way to carry glucose into the cells. Without insulin to transport it, the sugar stays in your blood.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that stops your body from making insulin. This kind of diabetes can happen to people of any age, including children.
Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1. It normally happens to adults. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body can still make insulin. However, you may not make enough insulin, or your body may not be able to use it properly. This is called insulin resistance.
