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Urine is tested for REDUCING SUBSTANCES. Glucose, fructose, etc are reducing substances. This test is non-specific. How ever, there is another test "Osazone test" that can identify the difference. In some people with uncontrolled Diabetes, urine is tested for ketone bodies. Presence of ketone bodies in urine indicates that the patient is in trouble.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe body releases everything it does not metabolize in the urine. Diabetics have high levels of sugar in their system unless they are reguarly taking a dose of insulin. When those levels get high, sugar will be released in the urine.
Generally insulin helps in the conversion of glucose into glycogen which is then stored in the liver. In people who have diabetes insulin is not produced hence the excess glucose in the blood stream is removed by the kidneys in urine.
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∙ 9y agoNormally, when blood passes through the kidneys, some sugar remains in the fluid which later becomes urine. If that amount of sugar is low, which it normally is, the body can reabsorb the sugar from this fluid before it is excreted as urine. When the blood sugar is high, such as with diabetes, there is too much sugar to be reabsorbed, so some passes into the urine.
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∙ 13y agoExcessive urine is a symptom of High blood sugar. The body will pull fluids from the body to "wash" out the extra sugar in the blood. Usually in this case the individual will also be drinking a lot to replace the lost fluids.
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∙ 11y agoAll of the sugar in the blood is filtered by the glomerulus of the kidney and passes into the tubule. The kidney tubules then re-absorb the sugar back into the blood. The tubules are only able to absorb all of the sugar up to a concentration of about 180 mg/ dl (normal is up to about 100) so anything above that get left behind and comes out in the urine.
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∙ 13y agoIn Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce the hormone, insulin to break down the glucose in the blood stream. Similarly, type 2 diabetes does not respond to insulin, and sugar again goes not simplified. Because the kidneys do not break down glucose, the non-digested glucose passes through the digestive system and urinary tract.
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∙ 13y agoIf you Are diabetic then you have to much sugar in your blood. This shows in your pee
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∙ 12y agoDark urine
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Substances that are absent from the filtrate and urine of healthy individuals?
The two things that might indicate problems in health would be proteins and glucose. Proteins in filtrate or urine would indicate a possible kidney infection and glucose would indicate possible diabetes.
The production of light when two substances are mixed might indicate that?
This is a chemical change.
What blood pH might you expect in a person with untreated diabetes?
13.2
What is the term used to indicate a person with extreme opinions?
You might call the person a radical or a fanatic.
What accumulated substances can cause coma?
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What might a person who was severely depressed is suddenly happy and carefree indicate?
He/she has a Bipolar mentallity
Is a 5% A1C range healthy What is the normal range?
A 5% A1C range is considered normal and healthy and would indicate a good blood sugar level. Once this drops below 4.5% then there could be something wrong and it might indicate diabetes.
How often should a person have their sugar levels checked?
diabetes
When a person with diabetes is acting unusually it is best to?
have them test their blood sugar...they might be low, in which case they should eat something with carbs
Can a diabetic patient eat dates?
It is possible for a person with diabetes type 2 to eat dates but they might be in the bathroom a while. It will help their fiber.
Why do i eat my own head lice?
You might have Pica. It's a disorder where the person has cravings to eat non-nutritional substances.
