UrinalysisUrine test, Urine R/EUrinalysis is examination of the urine — by dipstick, under a microscope, or by culture. It is a quick, cheap test that reports on the kidneys, the urinary tract and sometimes on conditions well beyond them.
Glycosuria
Pronounced gly-kos-YOO-ree-uh
Also known as Sugar in urine, Glucosuria
Glucose in the urine, found on a routine urine test. It usually means blood sugar has been running high.
Healthy kidneys return all filtered to the blood. Once blood levels exceed about 180 mg/dL the capacity is exceeded and sugar appears in the urine.
Related terms
- HyperglycaemiaHigh blood sugar, HyperglycemiaBlood sugar that is too high. It builds up slowly and often causes thirst, frequent urination and tiredness.
- SGLT2 inhibitorEmpagliflozin, DapagliflozinA class of diabetes tablet that makes the kidneys pass excess sugar out in the urine. They also protect the heart and kidneys.
- PolyuriaFrequent urination, Passing urine oftenPassing unusually large amounts of urine, often the first symptom of diabetes. Getting up repeatedly at night is the classic pattern.