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Constantly Thirsty

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Jack, age 50. Diagnosed T2 DM, 9 months ago. On metformin tabs (slow release). Continuous thirst and urination yet, blood sugar levels stable, any suggestions/ advice? Very tired as not getting much sleep.
 
When you say stable, what are your levels? And when do you test? (The more info you can give us, the more help we may be able to be.)
 
Hi Annette, thank you for your reply. I was taking regular hypos recently and my metformin was dropped to 500mg in evening instead of 1000mg, like I take in the am. Advised to check sugars before and after breakfast, lunch and dinner, for a week to ensure dosage was ok. Use one touch verio - modern meter. Average over 30 days 6.5.
 
I should say that I have a constant headache, despite drinking approx. 4000mls a day. I have v. bad dry skin and dry lips, like I am dehydrated. Was hospitalised x 2 in March due to urine retention of unknown origin. - Thanks
 
Given what you've said, my first advice would be to go to your GP and talk to them, as it does sound like there may be something underlying your tiredness and thirst that hasnt yet been discovered.
 
If I was you I would go straight to my doctor. I think you need urgent medical attention.
 
I would echo the previous advice, excessive thirst should not be happening with those BG levels unless there is another cause.
 
Jack - I hesitate to ask this but I'm going to ask you because it's VERY important for blokes (and their nearest and dearest) - when you were in hospital did you see a Urology consultant, and was your prostate gland checked? (also if so, did you have a PSA blood test done?)
 
Welcome to the forum, Jack.
As others have said, your symptoms don't sound like they are linked to diabetes. Even if they were, the advice would still be "ask your GP". Do let us know how you get on.
 
Jenny - Jack's profile says she is female.

But I agree with everyone else, I would go back to GP if I were you, Jack - if your blood sugar levels were higher I'd say get tested for type 1, but as they are stable it does sound like it could be something not diabetes-related at all.
 
trophywench said:
Jack - I hesitate to ask this but I'm going to ask you because it's VERY important for blokes (and their nearest and dearest) - when you were in hospital did you see a Urology consultant, and was your prostate gland checked? (also if so, did you have a PSA blood test done?)
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Thanks for taking the time to respond Jenny. Sorry for any confusion re my gender due to member name (normal spelling of my name was already taken). J
 
Copepod said:
Welcome to the forum, Jack.
As others have said, your symptoms don't sound like they are linked to diabetes. Even if they were, the advice would still be "ask your GP". Do let us know how you get on.
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Thank you for the welcome and advice, J
 
TheClockworkDodo said:
Jenny - Jack's profile says she is female.

But I agree with everyone else, I would go back to GP if I were you, Jack - if your blood sugar levels were higher I'd say get tested for type 1, but as they are stable it does sound like it could be something not diabetes-related at all.
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Thanks Juliet, J
 
Aaaaah - could be! I'd all but forgotten about Insipidus - it's fairly rare.

And great ! - You are spelt correctly Jacqui - that's pretty rare an' all ! Love to see it, cos I do like things to be RIGHT.
 
trophywench said:
Aaaaah - could be! I'd all but forgotten about Insipidus - it's fairly rare.

And great ! - You are spelt correctly Jacqui - that's pretty rare an' all ! Love to see it, cos I do like things to be RIGHT.
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It is rare Jenny so I am not banking on that definitely being the answer to my bladder/urine /thirst problems. Recently discovered my eGFR is only 62; unsure why it is dropping. Is this normal? J
 
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