Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 5 months ago

How often do you urinate with diabetes?

My father has diabetes and he keeps complaining about needing to go to the washroom very frequently, even at night. Is this normal for diabetes? How often do people with diabetes usually urinate?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Haan, if your sugar is high, you'll pee a lot, na? It's like your body trying to flush out the excess sugar. But if you're controlling your diabetes well, then the frequency should become more normal. Always good to check your sugar levels.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much if you're peeing a lot with diabetes. It's a pretty common thing when your sugar levels are high. Just focus on keeping your blood sugar in control with diet, exercise, and meds, and you'll find the peeing frequency gets back to normal. But yeah, talk to your doctor too!

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Frequent urination, especially at night, is a common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes (polyuria). If your blood sugar levels are well-managed, your urination frequency should normalize. If you're experiencing this, it's a clear signal to check your sugar and consult your doctor.

Manoj Verma Manoj Verma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Frequent urination with diabetes is usually a sign of high sugar. This means you need to test your blood sugar more often, which can add up in cost for strips or lab tests. It's better to invest in good diabetes management now to avoid complications and higher costs later. Talk to your doctor to plan smart.

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Increased urination (polyuria) is indeed a hallmark symptom of uncontrolled diabetes, as the kidneys work to excrete excess glucose. However, if diabetes is well-managed through medication, diet, and lifestyle, the urination frequency should return to normal. Always consult your endocrinologist for personalized advice and monitoring.

Geeta Singh Geeta Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Meri toh pareshani thi abhi kuch time pehle! I was literally going to the washroom every hour, day and night, because my blood sugar was so high. Once I started my new medicines and really controlled my diet, the peeing frequency came back to normal. It's a huge relief, honestly. You need to get your sugar checked.

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