Measuring the amount of sugar in the bloodstream is a normal part of daily life with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But measuring sugar in urine is something we should do from time to time in our doctor’s office.
In this article, we will explain what “glycosuria” is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and how it is treated.
What is Glycoslia?
Glycosuria is a term that describes the presence of glucose (sugar) in the urine. This can be easily tested with urine samples on your next appointment with your primary healthcare team.
Usually, kidney tubes in the kidney act as filters to remove excess glucose from the system before urine passes through.
“Just as blood flows through the kidneys, normal kidney (i.e. kidney) function filters glucose and other substances out of the fluid part of the blood,” he explains. National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD).
“The filtrate of blood passes through a network of canals known as the renal tubules, where most filtered substances, including glucose, sodium and water, are reabsorbed and returned to the bloodstream, while certain unwanted substances are removed in the urine.”
It is normal for healthy adults to excrete Some Glucose through the urine – approx. 65 milligrams of glucose per day – While the kidneys are absorbed largely It cannot absorb all of the glucose it passes through.
65 milligrams may sound like a lot, but in reality it’s so small that medical technology can’t even measure it.
However, when urinary glucose levels begin to rise above this amount, they are showing problems either in the kidneys or in the blood sugar.
Let’s take a closer look at the causes of Glycoslia.
What causes Glycosuria?
People with all types of diabetes, especially pregnant women, are important to have urinary glucose levels tested at least once a year.
Diabetic patients have four possible causes of diabetes:
High blood sugar levels
If blood glucose is high (short-term or long-term), excess glucose will inevitably pass through the urine, as the kidney tube simply cannot absorb all of the glucose present.
short term, This is the body taking care of itself, but it can lead to other problems Yeast infection. Its glucose promotes vaginal yeast growth (and is less common in the penis).
A certain amount of yeast is normal, but consistently hyperglycemia is a constant problem until this natural yeast balance is discarded from banging and blood sugar levels reach healthier levels.
In people with fully and properly functioning kidneys, hyperglycemia levels are the only reason they can see measurable amounts of glucose in the urine.
Diabetic nephrodiarrhea
Another cause of diabetes is the result of kidney damage (kidney) function. In people with normal blood glucose levels, this is when the kidney tubes in the kidneys do not absorb glucose properly.
This is called “non-diabetic renal diabetes.”
However, in people with diabetes, it is likely to be related Diabetic kidney disease or “nephropathy”.
Long-term outcomes of hyperglycemia levels are significantly overwork and damage Your kidneys – by damaging blood vessels and nerve endings in your kidneys and bladder, as well as the urinary tract.
High blood glucose levels also have a serious effect on the long-term ability of the kidneys to filter blood properly.
Ultimately, this puts extra stress on your kidneys can cause leaks through the previous small filter holes. Your kidneys are struggling to filter properly, as other things like protein albumin can pass through those holes.
It is described as “high sugar levels.” National Kidney Foundation“It can also narrow and clog these blood vessels. There’s not enough blood, damage the kidneys, and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and ends in the urine that isn’t.”
medicine
The “SGLT2 inhibitors” class includes several diabetes medications that intentionally drain the kidneys through the urine to expel more glucose.
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) – Common side effects: yeast infections, urinary tract infections, need for urination, lower back pain, nausea, increased cholesterol levels
Invokana (Canagliflozin) – Common side effects: yeast infections, urinary tract infections, need for urination, lower back pain, nausea, increased cholesterol levels
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) – Common side effects: yeast infections, urinary tract infections, need for urination, lower back pain, nausea, increased cholesterol levels
These drugs, also known as “glyphyllosin,” function by preventing the kidneys from absorbing excess glucose in the system, allowing urine to pass through and preventing it from entering the bloodstream.
As a result, this inevitably lowers blood sugar levels.
Yeast infections are also common with these drugs, especially when blood glucose levels are very high (consistently above 250 mg/dL).
Drinking large amounts of water while taking these medications is important to transport that excess glucose.
Gestational diabetes
Glycosuria can be a sign of in people who do not suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is essentially a high blood glucose level that occurs in women during pregnancy, and returns to normal within weeks or months of the birth of the baby.
Gestational diabetes is highly associated with diet and weight gain during pregnancy and should be managed carefully with the support of the obstetrics (OB) and maternal fetal medicine (MFM) teams.
Diabetes Signs and Symptoms
For those who say usually Blood sugar levels can be present easily no Signs or symptoms of diabetes. However, diabetes in diabetic patients usually includes symptoms that are also associated with hyperglycemia levels.
- Extreme thirst
- Extreme hunger
- dehydration
- Incontinence (accidental urination)
- You need to urinate more frequently
- You need to urinate in the middle of the night
- Frequent yeast infections
Glycoslia treatment
The first step in treating diabetes in diabetic patients is to deal with hyperglycemia levels.
It’s important to work with your healthcare team to lower your blood sugar levels all The above four causes.
If your glycosuria is associated with diabetic kidney disease, you should work closely with the nephrology team.
If glycosuria in a diabetic patient is not the result of medication, it is a sign that your blood sugar levels are very high and your kidneys are struggling, and intervention is absolutely necessary.
Ask your doctor to include a urine test for glucose in your urine during your next medical check-up!
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