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question

Can drinking lots of water lower my blood sugar?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
answer

Drinking water can lower blood sugar levels by diluting the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood stream.

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