It is important for you to drink plenty of water. You should drink at least 8 cups of water each day in order to stay hydrated. If you do not drink enough water, you can get constipated, have problems with your balance and fall, get urinary tract infections, have kidney failure and your wounds heal slower. You can drink a variety of things in order to stay hydrated. Water is the best thing to drink, but you can also drink fruit or vegetable juice, nonfat milk, low-sodium soup, and even coffee or tea. You can also get water from eating foods such as watermelon, berries, grapes, peaches, tomatoes, and lettuce. When you are a diabetic, you are at a higher risk for dehydration because your body excretes more water. You should also increase