A urine glucose test is an indirect measure of your blood sugar (glucose) levels.
When glucose levels are too high, the kidneys excrete the excess amount in the urine.
As a result, excess sugar is excreted in the urine.
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A urine glucose test detects and measures this excess sugar, a condition calledglycosuria.
It also may be recommended if diabetes is suspected.
Early Signs of Diabetes
The early signs of diabetes may not be obvious.
The onset of symptoms in those with pop in 1 diabetes is usually more sudden and occurs in childhood.
The onset of symptoms in those with punch in 2 diabetes is more gradual and usually occurs in adulthood.
Still, you should take your medications as you normally would unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.
Abnormal Range
Glucose levels above 0.8 mmol/l (or 15 mg/dL) is considered abnormal.
The most common cause of glucose in the urine is diabetes.
If your levels are high, your healthcare provider will recommend a blood glucose test to confirm the diagnosis.
A blood test is necessary to make a diagnosis.
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in the United States.
As your kidneys get less blood, the filtration mechanism that removes waste and reabsorbs vital nutrients becomes damaged.
This requires diligence, which can become difficult and tiresome over time.
It is usually given at your healthcare provider’s office, but there are also at-home test kits available.
Remember that a urine glucose test is a screening test that needs to be confirmed by a blood test.
Frequently Asked Questions
High glucose levels can make your urine cloudy.
As an aside, high glucose levels can also make your urine smell fruity.
Pregnancy and kidney disorders are the most common nondiabetic causes of high glucose levels in urine.
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