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I feel extremely thirsty and drink a lot of water, also feel tired and have dry mouth all the time. diabetes?
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Diabetes?: There are many causes of dry mouth like side effect of certain medications, certain diseases and infections (diabetes, anemia), nerve damage, just to name a few. Rec.: see your PCP for proper diagnosis and treatment or referral to a specialist.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Very Possible: Diabetes is definitely a possibility with the symptoms that you are giving. I am a diabetic for over 30 years now and had all of those symptoms at the beginning before I was diagnosed. However, it could be from a number of other issues as well. See your primary care physician asap and have your blood drawn to determine what is really going on. It could be as simple as allergies!
Answered 9/29/2016
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Possible: High glucose will result in all the problems you mentioned. At its worst, this can lead to dehydration, keto-acidosis and possible death. If you are nauseous, feel like passing out.. pls go to the nearest ER. Otherwise, see a good Dr . asap
Answered 9/29/2016
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Easy to check for!: See your PCP for a fasting glucose and HgBA1C! This will tell for sure!
Answered 11/28/2017
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