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When a doctor says "drink plenty of fluids" does it have to be just water?

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No.: We generally mean fluids in the mechanical sense. Something to keep you hydrated. If you are diabetic or have impaired fasting glucose it is probably not a great idea to overload on glucose containing fluids.

Answered 7/13/2012

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