In a bit of bother with drinking fluids.

[CatFlower]

Hi loves

Wondering if anyone could assist with any ideas because I find myself in a bit of bother.

Prior to my diabetes 2 diagnosis, I would brag that I could easily neck 3+ litres of fluid a day. I was baffled when people asked how I could manage this volume of water intake, and would always reply that I felt like this was the minimum my body needed…? Nights where I’d glug down a load of fluid, I’d often jokingly say to my partner, “why do I love drinking so much, those poor people who can’t hydrate eh?!”

Obviously, I didn’t realise at the time that I was easily drinking this amount due to undiagnosed diabetes 2 and the constant thirst that came with that (and I was also peeing every 20 minutes).

Now I’ve been on metformin for a few months…..my need to drink, I feel is currently zero. I know I have to….but I just can’t do it. I fill up my litre water bottle in the morning and whereas previously I’d have looked forward to regularly drinking that over a few hours, I now look at it with absolute dread, thinking….how on earth am I going to get this down me…? Some days, I will only manage to drink 200-300mls a day. Today, it’s 6PM - I haven’t drank anything. I can’t believe I’ve went from being an apparent lover of hydration to having difficulties just taking on 100mls in one go.

I usually do mix a bit of natural/no added sugar cordial. Still…..it’s not appealing to me at all. I just don’t want to drink. I’m rarely thirsty, even after exercise.

I’m not sure if anyone’s had this issue and overcome it. If so, I’d love to hear your ideas because not hydrating is causing some havoc. In particular, I’m very low in mood and feeling sluggish. Also - my skin is dull, dry and flaking…..I look bloody terrible after so many weeks of limited fluids, I tell you.

For background, I don’t drink booze and haven’t for 20+ years.

Any tips appreciated!

Thank you - hope you’re all well 🙂

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi loves

Wondering if anyone could assist with any ideas because I find myself in a bit of bother.

Prior to my diabetes 2 diagnosis, I would brag that I could easily neck 3+ litres of fluid a day. I was baffled when people asked how I could manage this volume of water intake, and would always reply that I felt like this was the minimum my body needed…? Nights where I’d glug down a load of fluid, I’d often jokingly say to my partner, “why do I love drinking so much, those poor people who can’t hydrate eh?!”

Obviously, I didn’t realise at the time that I was easily drinking this amount due to undiagnosed diabetes 2 and the constant thirst that came with that (and I was also peeing every 20 minutes).

Now I’ve been on metformin for a few months…..my need to drink, I feel is currently zero. I know I have to….but I just can’t do it. I fill up my litre water bottle in the morning and whereas previously I’d have looked forward to regularly drinking that over a few hours, I now look at it with absolute dread, thinking….how on earth am I going to get this down me…? Some days, I will only manage to drink 200-300mls a day. Today, it’s 6PM - I haven’t drank anything. I can’t believe I’ve went from being an apparent lover of hydration to having difficulties just taking on 100mls in one go.

I usually do mix a bit of natural/no added sugar cordial. Still…..it’s not appealing to me at all. I just don’t want to drink. I’m rarely thirsty, even after exercise.

I’m not sure if anyone’s had this issue and overcome it. If so, I’d love to hear your ideas because not hydrating is causing some havoc. In particular, I’m very low in mood and feeling sluggish. Also - my skin is dull, dry and flaking…..I look bloody terrible after so many weeks of limited fluids, I tell you.

For background, I don’t drink booze and haven’t for 20+ years.

Any tips appreciated!

Thank you - hope you’re all well 🙂

Do you like other drinks, it does not have to be plain water. I hate plain water, never drink it but have sparkling flavoured water, diet coke, tea, coffee. Unless you are on medication which needs you the drink plenty then don't pressure yourself to drink vast amounts of fluid. People do need some liquids but they are now saying there is no need to drink the amount that was being recommended. There is danger if you are dehydrated, to get headaches, cramps and to make it harder to get a finger prick sample.

 

[Martin.A]

Dehydration isn't good as it can cause a build-up of wastes and acids in the body. This can be particularly bad for your kidneys.

 

[Inka]

My advice is to use a glass @CatFlower Have a glass of water with your meals or just before/after as suits. I have a favourite glass I use. Drinking a glass is easy, and all the glasses add up over the day. I also have additional glasses during the day. Choose a smallish wide, short glass rather than a tall one.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I’m not sure if anyone’s had this issue and overcome it. If so, I’d love to hear your ideas because not hydrating is causing some havoc. In particular, I’m very low in mood and feeling sluggish. Also - my skin is dull, dry and flaking…..I look bloody terrible after so many weeks of limited fluids, I tell you.

Sorry to hear about the lack of enthusiasm you’ve developed for hydration @CatFlower

It sounds like you can tell this isn’t doing you any favours, and isn’t sustainable.

It partly feels like a mental block maybe? Perhaps after all that enthusiastic drinking you were doing before?

Would ‘little and often’ work? Maybe from a smaller (less intimidating?) container, like just a small glass as @Inka suggests?

Let us know how you get on