thread: Does anyone else drink a LOT of water?

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Professional Support Panel

    Nov 2005
    QLD
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    I agree with Rayray, excessive thirst can be a sigh of some medical conditions. It would be worth getting it checked out.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Melbourne
    1,628

    I agree I would get it checked out. I was drinking about 6 litres of water a day when I was diagnosed with Diabetes. I am not saying it is that but it certainly couldn't hurt to see a doc if you are concerned

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Country Victoria
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    i drink alot of water and im not diabetic. I go through 4 x 1.5 litre bottles a day. So 6 litres. Im very busy and have been drinking alot more with the hot weather. In winter it goes down to about 2 litres a day.

    Go get it checked by ur GP, just to be on the safe side. Just coz u had a good diabetic check when u were pregnant doesnt mean your not diabetic now.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Feb 2009
    2,031

    It could well be due to heat as we all feel thirsty more to avoid dehydration, but its not worth just writing it off as that.

    Type 1 Diabetes is known for an abrupt onset in people over 20. It can happen even if there is no family history of diabetes. Other symptoms of Type 1 are frequent urination, tiredness, unexplained weight loss, irritability and increased hunger.