Drink up! extra water may tame high blood sugar

NCT ID NCT03422848

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether drinking an extra 1.5 liters of water every day for a year could help lower blood sugar levels in adults who show signs of dehydration. About 800 people took part, with half getting extra water plus lifestyle advice and the other half just lifestyle advice. The goal was to see if staying well-hydrated could improve blood sugar control and reduce diabetes risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KFE, Skåne University Hospital in Malmö

    Malmö, SE-20502, Sweden

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