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If I'm thirsty after a meal, does this mean the carbs were too high?

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KittyKatty

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Diet only
In the past two days I've had meals that were low in carbs, according to the labels. However I've been left feeling rather thirsty. As thirst is a symptom of Type 2, should I be on my guard about having this type of meal again?
 
KittyKatty - feeling thirsty is related to rising blood sugars levels .
This happens with all types of Diabetes not only with type 2 diabetes.

What ever you eat isnt the key factor with thirst symptoms .
Its the rise in blood sugars that causes our thirst !

So its time to check your BG levels when thirst symptoms kick in .
My own thirst symptoms happen after a range of 10.4 with me .
But this is JUST me ...

Each person or member may vary on this .

Hope this can help you more .
 
Hi Anna,

many thanks for your reply. I checked my blood a few mins after your post. It was 4.7 so I'm wondering if the food was too fat or too salty. I'd better monitor that too!
 
KittyKatty said:
Hi Anna,

many thanks for your reply. I checked my blood a few mins after your post. It was 4.7 so I'm wondering if the food was too fat or too salty. I'd better monitor that too!
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If it's salty you will certainly feel thirsty after eating, just reduce the salt content or drink more fluids.
 
If you are starting a low carb diet you'll need to drink more water in the first few weeks.
 
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