Well, this weekend I've noticed how much water I've drank, and I've been sort of thristy lately... I'm worried cause that's a sign for diabetes, and I don't show any other symptoms for it. But the weather's been nice here and it started snowing on Friday and it's been cold. Could the weather change have anything to do with it?
2007-01-21 15:59:53 · 13 answers · asked by Dude~ 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
get youself checked over
2007-01-22 00:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by traveller 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The weather change can have something to do with it. Winter weather is often dry so you are not getting moisture from the air, plus if it is cold there and you are inside using the heater a lot that air is also dry. If you do have a family history of diabetes in your family to can ask you doctor to draw blood for a A1C. This test is done to diagnose diabetes
2007-01-25 20:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by B S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're thirsty simply because of dehydration and the air inside buildings is very dry. Keep drinking. Your hydration today is based on how much water you drank yesterday.
Go to www.elete.com They have these pills that help keep you hydrated and your electrolytes in balance. These are important. More than likely you don't have diabetes. But get it checked out by a doctor just in case.
2007-01-25 14:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Autumns Lamb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is a symptom of diabetes, but dont get yourself stressed about that yet. Thirst is only one of a few symptoms of diabetes. If you have other symptoms along with thirst, book yourself an appointment with your local doctor.
But also, the thirst could be one of MANY things. It could also be the food your eating, have you been eating salty or spicy food? That can sometimes make people very thirsty.
2007-01-22 02:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs.BrendonUrie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weather changes could affect your thirst. you may think you are not losing water because its cold, but you do. so start drinking plenty of water and juices, the usual 8-10 glasses a day, even if you're not thirsty, make it a habit to drink water every after meals.
2007-01-22 00:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by riclavmei 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dry places tend to make a person thirsty more than normal, the other thing could be Diabetes.... you might want to get tested just to play it safe
2007-01-25 14:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Chris R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really dried out in the winter too, causing me to drink alot. Never thought I had diabetes..until now. ;)
2007-01-25 13:51:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jason M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry heat in your home and other places can cause this kind of thirst... Also check a fasting blood sugar....
2007-01-25 14:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by debra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get checked for diabetes at once. You wont be sorry.
2007-01-22 03:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by ronald c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it out. You can buy test strips at the pharmacy. Does it run in your family?
2007-01-22 00:07:43 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you crave water,your body is trying to replenish it's fluids. You may be moderately de-hydrated.
2007-01-25 13:36:09 · answer #11 · answered by Paul S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋