Gentle rehydration therapy can counteract the effects of dehydration, which can be especially detrimental to those with diabetes. At Texas Diabetes Clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas, Diana Hernandez, NP-C, replenishes your fluids with an IV drip or an oral rehydration solution. Call Texas Diabetes Clinic or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about the connections between diabetes and dehydration.
Gentle rehydration therapy is a way to supply your body with the fluids it needs to function. Staying hydrated is a vital yet often overlooked necessity in diabetes management, so you should make sure that you drink plenty of fluids, take medication, follow a healthy diet, and get regular exercise.
Diana hydrates you in one of two ways with gentle rehydration therapy at Texas Diabetes Clinic. Both ways restore your fluid levels to reduce the symptoms of diabetes and keep your blood sugar in check.
You can benefit from:
Oral rehydration therapy uses a beverage called an oral rehydration solution made of water, sugar, potassium, and sodium to quickly hydrate you if you show signs of dehydration.
Intravenous (IV) fluids go directly into your bloodstream through a needle inserted into a vein in your arm. The needle is connected to a catheter attached to an IV bag. IV fluids for dehydration always include sodium, an electrolyte that helps your body retain fluids. An IV drip can hydrate you very rapidly.
Dehydration is dangerous for anyone, but the consequences can be especially harmful for people with diabetes. You’re dehydrated when you don’t get enough water to support your body’s functions. This means dehydration can prevent your heart from pumping enough blood to vital organs and tissues like your brain, kidneys, and muscles.
When severely dehydrated, you can experience symptoms like:
Diabetes can also cause dehydration because it causes you to urinate more often than you typically would, depleting your body’s water supply and electrolytes. Chronic dehydration can increase your risk of developing prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
At Texas Diabetes Clinic, Diana can tell you if or when you can benefit from gentle rehydration therapy to replenish your body’s fluids and improve your body’s functions.
Call Texas Diabetes Clinic or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about gentle rehydration therapy for people with diabetes.