Kavita Nair Kavita Nair Asked 8 months ago

Does diabetic urine smell?

My brother was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and he's noticed a change in his urine. He says it has a distinct smell now. Does diabetic urine actually smell different, or could it be something else entirely?

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Kriti Menon Kriti Menon Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, it can smell sweet or like fruit when sugar levels are high. Since I have thyroid, I get my blood and urine checked every six months anyway, and I highly recommend you do the same to catch any shifts early.

Shaji Mathew Shaji Mathew Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It definitely can. When your kidneys try to filter out excess sugar, it ends up in the urine, giving it a sweetish odor. If you notice this consistently, it is best to check your fasting blood glucose.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it has a distinct sweet, fruity smell. Honestly, instead of guessing based on smell, just order a home-collection blood and urine test online. It's fast and gives you the exact numbers.

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I noticed a sweet smell in my urine for months but ignored it thinking it was just because of the summer heat. By the time I went to the doctor, my HbA1c was 11. Please get it checked immediately.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Man, my urine smells like strong coffee because that's all I drink to stay awake. But seriously, yes, high sugar can make it smell sweet or like rotten apples. Get a quick test done.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I remember crying in the bathroom when I first noticed a strange sweet smell, thinking my body was failing. Please don't be scared, it is just a sign that your sugar levels need adjustment. It is highly manageable.

Meenakshi Sharma Meenakshi Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, a sweet or strong musty smell is a classic sign of uncontrolled sugar. I always advise people to keep a check on their hydration too, as drinking enough water can help but a lab test is the only sure way.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan babuji, jab sharir me cheeni badh jaati hai toh peshab me meethi mehak aane lagti hai. Apne pass ke doctor ko dikha lijiye, wo sahi dawai bata denge.

Ramesh Kamath Ramesh Kamath Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it smells sweet. Don't waste money on fancy consultations initially. Just get a basic 100 rupee urine routine test done from any local lab first, then take that report to a government or general physician.

Vikas Tomar Vikas Tomar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan, bilkul meethi smell aati hai jab sugar badha hua ho. Isko ignore mat karna, na? Ek baar lab jaake test kara lo aur doctor se mil lo, sab theek ho jayega.

Aniket Mishra Aniket Mishra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It can smell sweet like maple syrup if your sugar levels are crossing limits. If you've been eating too many sweets lately, your body might be flushing it out. Time to cut down on the desserts for a bit!

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, a sweet or fruity smell is very common when sugar is high. Don't worry too much but definitely visit your doctor. It is better to get the tests done on time.

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