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Is it normal to urinate more than usual a day after drinking lots of soda and water. i rarely drink water, mainly soda. i am not diabetic (a1c 5.6) but wondering if this is sign of diabetes?

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

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Caffeine--diuretic: hence increase in micturation (urine output)

Answered 5/28/2014

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Water diuresis.: You have more urine after drinking more water in any form. It is called water diuresis. You do not have diabetes with HBA1C of 5.6%

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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