Glycosuria: Understanding Excess Sugar in Urine - Symptoms & Testing

Glycosuria is a medical term for excess sugar in the urine. It occurs when the body cannot process the sugar that a person is consuming. There are home tests for glycosuria that you can purchase and use; if the results are positive, it indicates that you have a medical condition such as diabetes and should see your doctor.

Instructions

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  Purchase a home urine glucose kit or a vial of test strips. Most drug stores stock these products with other supplies for diabetics.

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  Store the strips according to the manufacturer's instructions. Some strips are individually wrapped in foil; this helps to protect them from heat, light and humidity, which can destroy them.

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  Collect your urine in a clean dry container. An alternative method is to pass the test strip through the stream of urine as it leaves your body.

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  Check the results, which will be indicated by a color change on the test pad of the strip. If your glucose level is greater than 10 to 12 mmol/L, it means that glucose is being excreted into your urine and you have glycosuria. See your doctor.