As a medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and edema (as a result of kidney disease or kidney failure) in people with diabetes, furosemide (Lasix) is a powerful diuretic. Unfortunately, it may pose serious health concerns along with its benefits. The function of a diuretic is to increase urination, which flushes the body of water along with electrolytes. While this is helpful in the case of water retention and swelling, it may be dangerous for people with diabetes. One of the electrolytes that is flushed from the body is potassium, which diabetics might already be lacking due to frequent urination, a common symptom of diabetes. Potassium is very important in heart, muscle and nerve function, and in maintaining proper fluid balance. The connection between diabetes and furosemide is that people with low potassium are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Low potassium can also …