Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How frequent is frequent urination diabetes?

My doctor told me that frequent urination can be a sign of diabetes. I've been feeling like I need to go to the washroom very often lately. How frequent is considered 'frequent urination' when it comes to diabetes?

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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I totally get it, waking up multiple times in the night to pee can be so frustrating and tiring. In diabetes, people often have to go every 1-2 hours, even during the night. It is really exhausting, but getting your sugar levels checked will give you some clear answers.

Nisha Rao Nisha Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

With PCOS, insulin resistance is common, and I also noticed I had to pee more often when my sugars were slightly off. Usually, going more than 7-8 times a day could indicate high blood sugar. It's best to consult your doctor for a proper glucose tolerance test.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Going more than 8-10 times a day, especially waking up multiple times at night, can be a sign. Please get your fasting sugar checked soon.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I was researching this because my father started peeing very frequently lately. Apparently, when blood sugar is high, the kidneys work overtime to filter it out, leading to constant trips to the bathroom. It seems like a very classic symptom that shouldn't be ignored.

Harish Dwivedi Harish Dwivedi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Generally, if you are urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours and waking up more than twice at night, it is considered frequent. In diabetes, this is often accompanied by extreme thirst and fatigue. A simple blood test is the best way to clear your doubts.

Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Before I was diagnosed, I was peeing almost every 45 minutes and felt thirsty all the time. Once my doctor started my diabetes medication and I controlled my diet, the frequency went back to normal in a couple of weeks. Definitely get your HbA1c checked.

Vikram Deshmukh Vikram Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Frequent urination can be linked to both diabetes and certain high blood pressure medications like diuretics. Since I manage my BP, I have to be very careful with these symptoms. Regular doctor consultations and keeping a check on your lifestyle are highly recommended.

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Shalini Hegde Shalini Hegde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I tracked my water intake and washroom visits on my health app when I felt something was off. Going more than 8 times a day without an increase in water intake is a key indicator of high blood glucose. Tracking this data is super helpful when you show it to your doctor.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

While frequent urination is a classic sign of diabetes, it can stem from multiple clinical issues like UTIs or prostate enlargement in men. Consulting a qualified physician and getting a basic blood sugar panel is the safest and most logical first step to take.

Prerna Patil Prerna Patil Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My physician explained that frequent urination, or polyuria, in diabetes happens because excess glucose in the blood pulls more water into the urine. He said if you are voiding large volumes of urine more than 8-10 times a day, it warrants an immediate HbA1c and fasting blood sugar test.

Nisha Krishnan Nisha Krishnan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Don't try to self-diagnose diabetes based on how many times you pee, as it can also be due to a simple bladder infection or drinking too much tea. Stop searching for home remedies online and get a proper laboratory blood test. Only a doctor can give you the right diagnosis.

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, my roommate was peeing like every hour and waking up 4 times a night. He finally got checked, and his sugars were sky-high. If you are going that often, seriously just go to a lab and get your blood tested, don't wait.

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