Posted in Definition on 17. Jul, 2010
Question by S: What else besides diabetes would cause glucose to show up in urinalysis?
My doc used urinalysis to diagnose a urinary tract infection and she mentioned that glucose was also present. I will go back for blood tests. I do have a family history of diabetes. So I borrowed my father’s glucose meter and [...]
Posted in Definition on 18. Feb, 2010
Or any trans-dermal methods of insulin delivery that do not require needles? Son has CF related diabetes. At present he only needs 1 injection of 24 hour Lantus insulin. In the future, perhaps soon, he may need the regular injections every time he eats and the more frequent testing. Is there any new stuff out [...]
Posted in Definition on 12. Feb, 2010
Ok what would be the benefits of measuring my B.G even if I don’t have diabetes? This is for a school assignment. Would it be a good choice to use if your watching weight? Or calories or something? Thanks so much! Since I use mine to measure mine so I don’t die lol I don’t [...]
Posted in Definition on 05. Feb, 2010
Why does diabetes result in high volume of urine output?
I understand that with diabetes, the proximal tube/loop of henle/etc cannot get rid of all the excess glucose that is pumped through the nephrons, resulting in sugary urine. BUT, I don’t understand how the presence of glucose would increase the VOLUME of urine. Can someone explain?
I’m [...]
Posted in Definition on 14. Jan, 2010
My doc used urinalysis to diagnose a urinary tract infection and she mentioned that glucose was also present. I will go back for blood tests. I do have a family history of diabetes. So I borrowed my father’s glucose meter and tested my blood –glucose level was only 99, which is not in the diabetic [...]
