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24 weeks pregnant. drinking a lot of water - i've already had over 64 oz today and still thirsty. how much is too much?

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Thirst in pregnancy: Excessive thirst can be a symptom of diabetes. Gestational diabetes is fairly common in the us, so be sure to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. Your doctor should perform a test for diabetes on you.

Answered 4/24/2014

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