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Urology (Expert Forum)
Glucose in urine
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Glucose in urine
by missy26, Apr 04, 2007 12:00AM
I have bought my own set of urine strips and at certain times (about 3 times now) I notice that I have glucose in my urine. I have also had test done at the lab but this has never shown up.
I have been checked for both Diabetes and Kidney disease and both have been negative. Creatine is at 60.
Questions
What else can cause glucose in your urine?
Are these strips accurate? They are fairly easy to read- the strip changes from yellow to green so I know I am not reading it wrong.
Is it possible what you drink could cause this? I usually notice it after I drink a sprite.
Recommendations.
Thanks.
I have been checked for both Diabetes and Kidney disease and both have been negative. Creatine is at 60.
Questions
What else can cause glucose in your urine?
Are these strips accurate? They are fairly easy to read- the strip changes from yellow to green so I know I am not reading it wrong.
Is it possible what you drink could cause this? I usually notice it after I drink a sprite.
Recommendations.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM
Sugar in the urine may be suggestive of diabetes. This should be ruled out with at least two fasting sugar tests. If there continues to be suspicion, a glucose tolerance test can be considered. The latter test can especially be considered if you have sugar in the urine after a high sugar load.
Repeating the urinalysis at a physician's office can be considered to ensure the reading is accurate.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Repeating the urinalysis at a physician's office can be considered to ensure the reading is accurate.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
