Body Quote by Aretaeus of Cappadocia
“In diabetes the thirst is greater for the fluid dries the body ... For the thirst there is need of a powerful remedy, for in kind it is the greatest of all sufferings, and when a fluid is drunk, it stimulates the discharge of urine.”
About This Quote
Source Medical Treatise: On Diabetes, Aretaeus of Cappadocia, 2nd century CE
Diabetes causes intense thirst; drinking fluids temporarily relieves thirst but increases urine output, worsening dehydration.
In simple terms: Thirst in diabetes is relieved by drinking, yet leads to more urination.
Key Takeaway
Manage fluid intake carefully to avoid worsening dehydration.
Themes
medicine
health
diabetes
Mood
concerned
clinical
Type
medical
educational
When to use this quote
- Patient education
- Clinical management
- Dietary counseling
Key Concepts
Physiology
Homeostasis
Therapeutics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patients balance thirst and fluid loss?
- What treatments reduce excessive urination?
A Different Perspective
Balancing fluid intake is complex; over‑restriction can be harmful.
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