Does diabetes make your pee smell?
I've been noticing a strange, slightly sweet smell in my urine lately, which is quite unusual. I know that can sometimes be a sign of diabetes. Is it true that diabetes changes the smell of your pee?
6 answers
6 months ago
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Yes, high sugar levels can make your urine smell sweet or fruity, or strong if there's an infection.
7 months ago
I had a sweet, fruity smell in my urine before I got diagnosed with Type 2. My tip is to drink at least 3 liters of water daily to dilute it, but more importantly, get your HbA1c checked immediately.
8 months ago
I know how worrying this can be. I used to drink barley water to clean out my bladder, but if your sugar is high, only controlling the diabetes with proper medical help will stop the smell.
9 months ago
In my 30 years with diabetes, I've noticed the smell changes when sugars are high or if a UTI is starting. Don't worry, just monitor your daily fasting glucose and keep your doctor informed.
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8 months ago
A strong or foul smell in urine can also mean ketones are present, which is a medical emergency, or a severe UTI. Please get a urine routine analysis done immediately to find the exact reason.
4 months ago
Oh absolutely, if I cheat and eat too many sweets on a weekend, my urine smells distinctly sweet the next morning. It's a clear warning from the body to stop cheating on the diet!