glycosuria

Glycosuria is the presence of abnormal amounts of sugar in the urine. This condition is often associated with diabetes mellitus, where high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) cause excess glucose to be filtered by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. The increased glucose in the urine can lead to more water being excreted, resulting in increased urination and thirst.123

Diabetes mellitus has two major forms: Type 1, typically starting in childhood, and Type 2, usually developing after age 40. Gestational diabetes is a temporary form linked to pregnancy. While glycosuria itself is a symptom, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious long-term complications affecting blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.24