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A 19-year-old male asked about a 50-year-old male:

What can be the cause of excessively increased thirst? had diabetes since two years but now is under complete control. gtt is normal.

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Dr. David Sneid
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Most common cause: would be elevated blood sugar even though you think it is under "control". There are other physical and psychological causes that your doctor could evaluate.
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