Water?

[Annette&Bert]

Why do so many people tell others that drinking a lot of water helps lower their BG readings?

I am genuinely mystified by this. I am now 73, been diabetic since 2016. I can tell you all that since the mid 1980s I have drank between 2 and 3 litres of water every single day, and continue to do so. It is just part of my life whether I would have been type 2 or not.

So, what am I missing, and has it been medically proven, it makes no difference to my readings or my HbA1c?

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Dehydration does decrease your blood volume, rehydrating will "thin out" your blood, so by volume your BG will decrease.
Also your body removes excess glucose in urine, so you need to replace the liquid in your body.
Does it make a lot of difference?
I guess it depends on the person.
If you are always fully hydrated, you probably won't see a lot of difference.

 

[Annette&Bert]

Thank you Traveller, I am always hydrated so maybe that’s why I see no differences, thank you,