Are glucose and proteins present in urine? Why?
Yes, glucose is present in traces.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Diabetes melitus can cause the vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and ends up in the urine where it should not be.
Yes, drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges. Additionally it will also prevent from dehydration.
Over time, high sugar levels in the blood can cause these vessels to become narrow and clogged. Without enough blood, the kidneys become damaged and albumin (a type of protein) passes through these filters and is found in urine which can be detected in urine test.
No, being diabetic does not mean that you have a kidney disease.
If you have too much glucose in your blood, your kidneys will get rid of some of the extra glucose through your urine. So, a high level of urine glucose may mean that your blood glucose is high, too, and that could be a sign of diabetes.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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