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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dark Horse" data-source="post: 1759766" data-attributes="member: 52527">Dry mouth and increased urinary frequency can be caused by anxiety; dry mouth can increase the risk of oral thrush (as can the use of antibiotics or asthma inhalers). Although it is sensible to rule out diabetes, it would be quite unlikely for a 19-year old of normal weight to develop type 2 diabetes, no matter what they've been eating, so wait for your test results before worrying about a diagnosis.The diet of a quite a lot of people goes rapidly downhill when they go to university, it's a difficult time so don't beat yourself up about it. Unfortunately, it's a vicious cycle  - poor diet can worsen mood which then makes it harder to choose healthy foods. If you want to try improving your diet, there is some advice from the mental health organisation, Mind:-  <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood/#.Wtw7C-jwbrc" target="_blank">https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood/#.Wtw7C-jwbrc</a>There may be counselling available at your university to help you with depression/anxiety. If not, try your GP.In the unlikely event that you get a positive diagnosis, come back and you'll get lots of advice and support.</blockquote>

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