Certain urine biomarkers may noninvasively assess kidney health in patients with diabetic kidney disease and help identify risk for chronic kidney disease progression, according to study data. “For ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Ketones are water-soluble lipid (fat) molecules that your body produces during ketosis, when it uses fats instead of glucose (sugar) for energy. This usually ...

We were interested in obtaining information on blood-sugar and urine-sugar screening tests for diabetes under the conditions that exist during actual field operations.

Symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) can include increased thirst, hunger, urination, and fatigue. Some symptoms ...

Persistent foamy urine can be a sign of underlying health issues, but occasional bubbles are usually harmless and resolved ...

What is the link between urine osmolality and diabetes insipidus? Learn more about this condition and the role that analyzing urine plays in its diagnosis.

High blood sugar doesn't always show up with obvious signs. Sometimes it shows up through small changes, especially in your urine. While many people think of symptoms like tiredness or thirst, your ...

Professor demonstrates diabetes test by dipping his finger in flask of urine and licking it.

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, and with it, associated complications, like diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Diabetic kidney ...

Feel cornered by a frequent, sudden need to “go”? Learn what tests your doctor can use to see if you have urinary incontinence.

A novel urinary test that accurately detects bladder cancer, including early-stage disease, has the potential for enable point-of-care or at-home screening. A novel urine test detected bladder ...

We rarely pay close attention to our urine, but it’s one of the earliest indicators of kidney health or trouble. Although our ...