Glucose (Urine)

UrinalysisUrine

Glucose in urine, normally absent or in very small amounts.

Why it matters: Presence suggests hyperglycemia exceeding renal threshold, indicating diabetes or renal tubular dysfunction.

Reference Range
< 5.5mmol/L
5.5NormalHigh
What Moves It

May increase with:

Diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes
Renal tubular defects
Cushing syndrome

May decrease with:

Normal glucose metabolism
Insulin therapy
Associated Conditions
Diabetes mellitusGestational diabetesFanconi syndrome
Related Markers
GlucoseHbA1cKetones (Urine)
Common questions

What is Glucose (Urine)?

Glucose in urine, normally absent or in very small amounts.

What might a high or low Glucose (Urine) mean?

Presence suggests hyperglycemia exceeding renal threshold, indicating diabetes or renal tubular dysfunction.

What is the typical reference range for Glucose (Urine)?

The general-population reference range shown here is < 5.5 mmol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

What can affect Glucose (Urine)?

It may be higher with: Diabetes mellitus, Gestational diabetes, Renal tubular defects, Cushing syndrome. It may be lower with: Normal glucose metabolism, Insulin therapy.

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