If there’s one thing all health authorities can agree on, it’s that most of us should probably be drinking more water. Optimal hydration is associated with all sorts of comprehensive health benefits. In Everyday Health’s Diabetes Daily forums and other similar communities, you can find many individuals who swear that a few glasses of water can, for example, help prevent or correct hyperglycemia.
“When you become dehydrated, there is less water in your bloodstream and the glucose in your blood becomes more concentrated,” says Szoke. “When you drink enough water, you’re maintaining a healthy balance of water versus glucose in your bloodstream.”
Adequate water also helps your organs perform at their best, says Szoke. For instance, your kidneys: “When your blood glucose levels are high, your kidneys are working overtime. Drinking more water helps allow your kidneys to effectively filter and absorb excess glucose.”
In your own day-to-day life, these effects may seem mild, and a single glass of water may not have an immediate or obvious effect on your blood sugar level. As with other diabetes factors, your glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor (CGM) will be the ultimate judge. But whether or not you see a blood sugar improvement, proper hydration is a worthy health goal.
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