Question 1

fishy urine  with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

May be vaginal : There is a type of bacterial overgrowth called bacterial vaginosis which has a distinct fishy odor. Maybe that's what you are noticing when you urinate. It has to be diagnosed with a vaginal test and can be treated with anitbiotics. It can occur more easily when the acidity level of the vaginal fluids change, which could be influenced by your blood sugar.

Question 2

how best can i use urine treat diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Don't test urine: Urine testing is too inaccurate  for good diabetes management.  See your doctor to get on a daily blood testing program.

Question 3

how helpful is urine in diagnosing diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It is helpful: But if wait til sugar appears in urine, you've delayed diagnosis significantly  as sugar appears in urine when blood sugar &gt; 200 but  DX diabetes with fasting &gt;126.

Question 4

is it common to have fishy smelling urine in diabetes?

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No: A urine test could determine if there may be an infection.

Question 5

how effective are urine strips in testing for diabetes?

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Good initial sign.: Urine strips are reasonably effective and reliable to the point that, if consistently positive, you might want to worked up by your doctor for some form of diabetes.  Having said that, they should not be relied upon if they are old, and are no substitue for a work-up by your doctor, who can do this and get numeric readings of glucose and hba1c that can clinch a diagnosis as well as direct therapy.

Question 6

does having keton in your urine mean you might have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Urine Ketones: Yes and no.  Ketones end up in urine as a result of a person using fat as an energy source.  This can happen during dieting, during fasting, anytime carbohydrate intake is limited.  Diabetes results from Insulin being absent or ineffective.  Insulin makes it possible for sugars to enter cells and become energy.  If Insulin is absent or doesn't work that is like fasting.  So, yes or no.

Question 7

how can i cure continous urine problem caused due to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Glucose control: Maintain adequate glucose control, through diet and medications if needed.  Your Dr can help guide you.

Question 8

my urine is colorless, do i need to worry about having diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are drinking plenty of water, without being thirsty, it may be normal. If you have thirst, and weight loss, do see a doctor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 9

i have noticed that very occasionally i have a sweet smelling urine but not all the time, does this definitely mean diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: To determine if you have diabetes, your doctor can order fasting blood sugar tests and an A1C test.

Question 10

i have leukocytes in my urine, what'ss that about? could it be diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Leukocytes in Urine: This sounds more like a urinary tract infection than diabetes. In diabetes one would or could have sugar and protein spilling into the urine.

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