10 Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Excess Thirst
Water is essential to us. Depending on certain variables, we are likely to die within just a few days if we have no water. Most of us have easy access to water, though, so it is not a problem. We also have a sensation that we call thirst, and this helps make sure that we get all the water we need.
When we are thirsty, a refreshing drink is usually all that’s needed to make the thirst go away. Patients with type 1 diabetes, however, can find that they always feel thirsty even after they have just had a drink. This is down to the high blood sugar levels telling the body that we need to take on more water.
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