Does diabetes make your urine smell?
I've been quite thirsty and using the washroom more than usual these days. Also, I've noticed my urine has a peculiar smell sometimes. Could diabetes be causing my urine to smell differently?
6 answers
7 months ago
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Fruity or sweet-smelling urine happens when the body is trying to flush out extra sugar. Keep a check on your blood sugar levels and consult your doctor to ensure it's not a sign of ketones.
6 months ago
Yes, high sugar causes this. Drink plenty of water and maybe try drinking some barley water, but make sure your sugar tablets are taken on time as the doctor advised.
5 months ago
Yes, if your pee smells like a bakery, it's probably because of high sugar! Jokes aside, it's just your body dumping excess glucose, so don't freak out, just check your levels.
8 months ago
I remember feeling so embarrassed and dirty when this happened to me. Please don't feel bad, it is just a physical symptom of diabetes and nothing to be ashamed of.
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6 months ago
I panicked so much when I first noticed a strange smell in my pee. My doctor reassured me it's normal when sugars spike, and it went away once my dosage was corrected.
5 months ago
I noticed this on my fitness tracker log when my hydration was low and my carb intake was high. Tracking your daily water intake and keeping glucose in check usually resolves this issue.