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Should Diet Dr Pepper Be Substituted With Water In A 68-year-old Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes?

Hi, I am a 68 yr old female who has Type 2 Diabetes and has been drinking more diet Dr. Pepper than usual and I believe my kidneys are reacting to the chemicals....sore, aching, along with diahhrea. What do you suggest I do including stopping the soda immediately and increasing my water intake?
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Routine diet and plain safe drinking water are best for health. With the history of diabetes, one need to follow the instruction given by your physician or dietician. It is most advisable to avoid unnecessary food or drink which is not included in the routine diet. Although you have not mentioned the symptoms, you just said that your "kidney reacting to chemical", what type of reaction is there you have not mentioned it, just have balanced diet that should be low in calorie, plain drinking water its all right.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
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Should Diet Dr Pepper Be Substituted With Water In A 68-year-old Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes?

Hi, Routine diet and plain safe drinking water are best for health. With the history of diabetes, one need to follow the instruction given by your physician or dietician. It is most advisable to avoid unnecessary food or drink which is not included in the routine diet. Although you have not mentioned the symptoms, you just said that your kidney reacting to chemical , what type of reaction is there you have not mentioned it, just have balanced diet that should be low in calorie, plain drinking water its all right. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician