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What does the presence of glucose in urine indicate?
Large amount of glucose in urine indicates that one has diabetes. N
Last updated on 24 Mar 2023
Yes, over time if blood glucose levels are unmanaged then kidneys will be affected.
Glucose in urine is upto 25mg/dl
The main difference is diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and kidney failure means the kidneys are not working properly.
Over time, high blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons so they do not work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too
Yes, one can consume less salt and drink adequate water to maintain kidneys health. However, in case of kidney damage then one cannot heal the kidneys back to normalcy hence ensure you take care of them well.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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