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What does abnormal urea and electrolytes mean in diabetes. why told to drink more fluids?
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Labs: If you blood urea nitrogen is elevated it means you are dry and need more hydration. Elevated sugar makes diabetics frequently urinate which can lead to dehydration.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Lab abnormalities: Labs really need to be interpreted by someone who knows you. Elevated urea may mean anything from dehydration, kidney disease, internal bleeding, or simply following a low carb, high protein diet. Low urea is not a problem. I can't begin to address abnormal electrolytes without knowing which one is abnormal, and whether it is high or low. Check out http://labtestsonline.Org/.
Answered 3/26/2013
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