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I noticed this too! It could be two things: yes, caffeine is a major diuretic (meaning that it makes you pee). The other thing is that your body is detoxing the alcohol, so peeing a lot is a good thing, for awhile, given there is no pain or other sign of bladder infection. Unfortunately, it can be annoying and inconvenient!
I'm going to go a little farther in this, so forgive me if I am out of line. Diet Coke contains artificial sugars, yes? I don't think that this is very good for the body in the long run (scientific studies are showing some scary results). Have you ever heard of stevia? It is a plant that is naturally very sweet. You can use it like you would sugar; add it to teas, oatmeal, etc. Gives you the satisfaction of sweetness without chemicals and side-effects. You can find it in any health food store.
My frequent urination went away after a few months of detox. It lessened when I improved my diet (plenty of healthy veggies, a little protein and grains), and when I decreased my use of caffeine. By then, my body was out of shock (remember we are giving our livers quite a job when we ask them to process large amounts of alcohol), and it (I) was able to process the nutritional intake more productively.
Good luck!
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