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A member asked:
How long does it take to absorb water when dehydrated? i'm type 1 diabetic and get dry when my sugar gets high.
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Water is: absorbed within minutes of ingestion. It depends upon how dehydrated you are to know how long it will take to resolve the problem.
Answered 9/11/2014
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