Do you know that thirst is one of the signs that show a person may have diabetes A study performed on 3,615 women and men who had regular glucose levels at the beginning of that study, has shown that those individuals who drank more than 36 ounces of water on a daily basis had over 20% less risk of developing diabetes in the following 9 years, than those who drank only 16 ounces of water a day.
Although further research on the connection with water and diabetes is required, this study suggests that drinking plenty of water can have a positive impact on blood sugar.
Due to high blood glucose levels, diabetics are prone to dehydration. Water helps the kidneys remove extra glucose from the blood and makes it easier to manage blood sugar. Also, drinking water helps lower the risk of heart disease complications.
When the body is dehydrated, the viscosity levels in the blood are increased, which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. When the body is dehydrated, fats and cholesterol are more likely to build up in blood vessels to form atherosclerotic plaques.
Water lowers the blood viscosity and improves the health of the cardiovascular system. Do not let yourself dehydrate; aim for eight glasses of water a day. If you wait for the thirst to nudge you, know that you have already waited too long.
If you live in a humid or hot area, you need more than eight glasses of water a day. To keep water close to you, a good tip is to carry around a refillable water bottle. Drinking water is not the only way to stay hydrated. You can eat water-rich foods such as melons, cucumbers, celery, or soups during meal times or as a midday snack.
This way, you will get nutrients and water all in one, a win-win scenario. Diabetes should avoid sugary drinks, such as regular sodas and fruit juices. Instead, choose beverages that have no added sugar, have low carbohydrates and with plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Healthy beverages include green tea, herbal tea, coffee with sugar substitutes, vegetable juices, green smoothies and fat-free milk. Putting lemon in your water is one way of making it more enticing.
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