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Why is the most common symptoms for hyperglyemic (high blood sugar levels) thirst and frequent urintation?

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Hyperglycemia: Hyperglycemia causes dehydration. While the kidney tries to excrete all the excess glucose, one loses water as well. Essentially one experiences a diuresis (causing increased urination) which leads to dehydration (thirst).

Answered 7/20/2014

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