question for all you nurses/medical prof

[cariblonde]

I had a urinalysis done today and it was full of bad things, so Im being treated for yet ANOTHER uti...One of the things they found though was a high level of glucose in my urine... Could that have anything to do with the UTI or could that be a possible indicator of Diabetes? I asked my doctor and she is sending it off to be cultured and told me to wait for it to come back so no straight forward answer... Im only 26, normal weight, but both my parents were diabetic and so is my brother.. But they were not diagnosed until they were way older than I am and they didnt take care of themselves the way I do,, I work out eat somewhat healthy....

[Wylie's Mom]

Yes, it can definitely be a sign of diabetes (or kidney issues). Some women who are pregnant also spill sugar into their urine. But, to confirm diabetes - they'd have to run add'l tests like fasting glucose etcetera. I wonder what he's "culturing" exactly....

Then again, lab tests are sometimes flukes.

[TresCutePiggies]

I have type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed at 18. I was a gymnast for all my life and in great physical shape. Actually, when I was diagnosed I was almost sickly thin (but that is kind of what happens when you have undiagnosed diabetes you are starving yourself without knowing it, amongst other things). Don't worry just yet. Do you have any other unusual symptoms that would point to diabetes?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's just a fluke. UTIs on their own are no fun as it is!

[cariblonde]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Yes, it can definitely be a sign of diabetes (or kidney issues). Some women who are pregnant also spill sugar into their urine. But, to confirm diabetes - they'd have to run add'l tests like fasting glucose etcetera. I wonder what he's "culturing" exactly....

Then again, lab tests are sometimes flukes.

The culture is for all the other stuff they found, nitrates and i cant even remember what else there was like 8 or 9 things that showed up..I just dont understand why the glucose would be in there and what significance it has to a UTI??? I felt I was brushed off when i asked if it could possible be diabetes because she was more concerned about the other things.. I have a lot of UTI's and I dont have bad hygiene or anything and i know that UTI's could also be a sign of diabetes....

cause and effect...probably concerned for no reason I guess just growing up and watching my dad give himself insulin shots every morning and he eventually died from complications has made me a little paranoid about getting it

[cariblonde]

Originally Posted by TresCutePiggies

I have type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed at 18. I was a gymnast for all my life and in great physical shape. Actually, when I was diagnosed I was almost sickly thin (but that is kind of what happens when you have undiagnosed diabetes you are starving yourself without knowing it, amongst other things). Don't worry just yet. Do you have any other unusual symptoms that would point to diabetes?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's just a fluke. UTIs on their own are no fun as it is!

I urinante a lot! enough that people who are around me ask me all the time why do you pee so much, lol.. i just always said it was because I have a bladder the size of a walnut Also I get nervous and trembly a lot but I just assumed thats due to stress.. IDk like i said im prob just being paranoid, i may make an appt for a simple blood glucose test anyway just to put my mind at ease...Its hard though to make appts when you work full time and have a kid and a dog, lol the only reason I made it today was b/c I called in to work, which is a rarity for me

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by cariblonde

I felt I was brushed off when i asked if it could possible be diabetes because she was more concerned about the other things.

I def. wouldn't let your doc brush this off, esp. w/ diabetes in your family. And UTIs are incredibly frustrating and painful.

Originally Posted by cariblonde

I urinante a lot! enough that people who are around me ask me all the time why do you pee so much. Also I get nervous and trembly a lot but I just assumed thats due to stress.

Both of those symptoms can be related to diabetes also. BUT, frequent urination could be related just to the UTI issues as well. The trembliness could be sugar related.

I'd ask your doc for a lab 'scrip and get the necessary blood work to rule it out, if nothing else. And you don't need an appt for lab work, which is nice.