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Is it true if you crave a lot of water, it is a sign you are developing diabetes?

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Not necessarily: It's true that uncontrolled diabetes causes excessive urination and thirst. This is not true for prediabetes. People also crave water when they're dehydrated, eat certain foods, take certain medications, have iron deficiency, are in dry environments, after fluid loss or urinate frequently from other conditions,

Answered 8/8/2019

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