Glucosuria

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Diabetes - Glucosuria, polyuria, thirst

Glucosuria is the presence of glucose in the urine. It's the most common type of glycosuria.

Some causes of glucosuria include:

• Problems with the hormone insulin
• Kidney damage or other kidney defects
• Eating too much sugar
• Blood glucose levels higher than 170–200 mg/dL

Glucosuria is a common symptom of type 1 and type 2 diabetes . It can also occur in people who don't have diabetes.

Some other causes of high glucose in urine include:

• Pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes
• Certain types of kidney disorders

Renal glucosuria is a rare condition that occurs when the kidneys are damaged. It happens when blood sugar levels are normal, but the kidneys can't retain glucose.