Drinking Enough Water May Lower the Risk of High Blood Sugar

 

According to Several Studies, Keeping Your Body Well Hydrated May Lower the Risk of Hyperglycemia

Blood sugar levels or blood glucose levels are a measurement designed to reveal the amount of glucose in the blood stream.

What is hyperglycemia? It’s a term meaning high blood sugar.

What is hypoglycemia? It’s used to refer to when someone’s blood sugar level drops too low.

Did you know that drinking water is an effective way to lower blood sugar levels? Water helps dilute the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood stream. Hydrating your body with lots of water helps decrease your blood sugar and indirectly reduce insulin resistance and hunger.

Research results on drinking water and hyperglycemia

French researchers who studied various ways to lower the risk of high blood sugar reported that drinking about 5 to 8- glasses of water each day may protect you from the risk of developing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

3,615 men and women with regular blood sugar levels participated in the study. The group that drank more than 34 ounces of water per day were 21% less likely to develop hyperglycemia in nine years, unlike the group that drank 16 ounces or less a day.

According to analysis from these researchers, other factors that can impact high blood sugar risks such as sex, weight, age, physical activity, alcohol, wine and sugary drinks were also considered.

Did you know that there is prediabetes? Up to 79 million Americans live with it. According to the CDC, this is when a person has a higher than normal blood sugar levels but not enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Prediabtes raises your risk of ending up with severe conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

The Connection Between Water and Hyperglycemia

According to research studies conducted recently, there is a link between the hormone vasopressin (regulates water in the body) and diabetes.

It’s well known that drinking adequate water helps with vasopressin secretion. However, no comprehensive study has been conducted to ascertain the connection between hydration with water and the risk of high blood sugar, explains scientists.

Cases developed during the study

Before the study came to a close, 565 people developed high blood sugar.

According to James R Gavin III, MD, PhD, clinical professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, more basic research studies on the association between drinking water and hyperglycemia need to be done.

Gavin says failing to drink adequate water could be similar to what happens to those who consume a lot of cholesterol. Know that Gavin also doubles as chair of the Partnership for a Healthier America, an initiative charged with combating obesity in children.

If you consume food that has too much cholesterol and fat, it may render you more vulnerable to type 2 diabetes. This can lead to the development of atherosclerosis or cause arteries to harden. Besides, he also points out, "Insufficient fluid intake may also influence susceptibility to diabetes.”

Why drinking water is particularly important

Drinking water helps to flush out surplus glucose. Water keeps everyone feeling fuller. It is a healthy option away from snacks and fizzy drinks.

Drinking fresh filtered water from the tap is not only okay but also easily available.

Always remember to refresh your body with lots of water as it reduces the effect of excess calories such as tiredness and headaches.

Now you know that you must not wait for thirst to push you before you can reach for that drinking water in your car, office or wherever you spend your days.