Dry Eyes and Mouth

Good. It's important to know because, among the many problems associated with diabetes, high blood sugar can lead to increased urination and excessive urination may lead to dehydration and dry mouth.

Speaking of which, other causes of dehydration are: diarrhea, vomiting, prolonged fever, taking diuretics (water pills) or poorly controlled diabetes (as above). Exercise in hot, humid weather is another common cause. Symptoms include thirst, a dizzy feeling when arising, headache and fatigue.

Do you think you may be dehydrated? Yes, I think I may be dehydrated. No, I don't think I'm dehydrated.

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Date Last Reviewed: 6/1/2006 Date Last Modified: 5/25/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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