A relative of mine has diabetes and they need to use the washroom very frequently. It's quite disruptive for them, especially at night. Can someone explain why diabetes causes increased urination?
7 months ago
I actually had this symptom a few months ago before I got diagnosed. Turns out, when your blood sugar is too high, your kidneys try to get rid of the extra sugar by filtering it out, and they take a lot of water with it. So you pee a lot more. Once I started managing my sugar, it improved a lot.
7 months ago
Well, your body's just trying to flush out all that extra sugar it doesn't know what to do with! It's like your internal clean-up crew working overtime. Maybe lay off the mithai a little? Just kidding (mostly)!
7 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about it! It's a classic sign, actually. Your body has too much sugar, and your kidneys are like, 'Okay, time to flush this out!' so you end up peeing more. Just talk to your doc about it and they'll help you get it sorted.
6 months ago
Haan, this is a well-known symptom. High blood sugar really puts a strain on your kidneys. They try to excrete the extra sugar, and water follows it, leading to increased urination. If you're experiencing this a lot, it's definitely a sign to check your sugar levels and consult a doctor.
5 months ago
It happens because your kidneys are trying to get rid of the extra sugar in your blood. When there's too much, they can't reabsorb all the water, so you pass more urine. A simple solution is to keep your blood sugar in check through diet and exercise, as advised by a doctor.
4 months ago
Don't worry too much, this is a very common and explainable symptom of high blood sugar. Your kidneys are just trying their best to get rid of the excess glucose by making you urinate more. It's your body's way of trying to balance things out. The key is to address the underlying high sugar.
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