Gopal Singh Gopal Singh Asked 8 months ago

Do you pee alot with diabetes?

My uncle was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and he's complaining about peeing a lot, especially at night. Is this a common symptom of diabetes? I'm worried about him.

7

7 answers

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
Most liked

I was just reading about this online because my dad has been waking up multiple times at night lately. Apparently, when blood sugar is high, the kidneys have to work extra hard to filter it out, which makes you pee more. It is definitely one of the classic signs people talk about.

Ameya Deshpande Ameya Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, my dad had this exact issue last year. He was running to the washroom literally every hour and feeling so thirsty all the time. Don't ignore this, just go and get a simple fasting sugar test done at any lab.

Vikram Jeet Singh Vikram Jeet Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Oh yes, you practically start living in the bathroom! It is like your body decides to become a water filtration plant overnight. Don't worry too much, just get your HbA1c checked so you can stop planning your life around the nearest toilet.

Nisha Cherian Nisha Cherian Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Even if there is a small doubt, you must get your blood sugar levels checked professionally. Frequent urination can be due to diabetes or even a urinary tract infection. It is always safest to consult a qualified doctor rather than trying to guess the cause.

Powered by

Consult a endocrinologist

Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Frequent urination is very common when sugars are elevated. While you wait for your doctor's appointment, cut down on sweet tea, colas, and heavy maida food immediately. Getting a basic glucometer for home is also a very practical way to monitor things daily.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Our bodies have their own way of sending us signals when balance is needed. Do not let anxiety take over your mind, just stay positive and take the necessary steps. Get your checkup done quietly, eat simple satvik food, and let things heal in their own time.

Shalini Prasad Shalini Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore this symptom like I did. I kept making excuses that I was just drinking more water, but by the time I went to the clinic, my sugars were dangerously high. Go for a blood test tomorrow morning itself, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.