Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Should i be worried about my increased thirst or is it just my snacking too often?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes;be worried: A cardinal sign of diabetes mellitus, an epidemic illness in our society, is increased thirst.Please get tested for dm.I recommend a hba1c as a random blood sugar can miss this disease.
Answered 1/11/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Worried i might have diabetes, checked 5 months ago and didnt have it,i checked beacause of thirst but it was aniety. but im thirsty alot again.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been eating 25 to 40 g of seaweed snacks everyday for about 3 months. Should I be worried about my thyroid? I don't have thyroid issues, yet.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had late night snacks of fries and chips at 2 am my blood sugar next morning at 7.30 am is 165 should I be worried?had it tested for the first time?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What to do if I have an increased thirst and urination?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had no appetite for 5 days and within the two days have increased thirst. What could this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I suddenly have an increased appetite and have gained quite a lot of weight in a short period of time. I am also very thirsty and urinate far more often than I used to. I am insulin resistant, should I be worried?
What causes increased thirst at night?
Increased thirst but definitively not diabetes. What else causes thirst?
Can you suggest good protein snacks? I have to stop eating so much tuna. (worried about mercury)
Is it normal to have developed an increased thirst that lasts until now 1 week after colonoscopy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
