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Is pee smelling different ( a sort of rubbery sort of mell) a warning sign for diabetes?

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Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Unlikely: But can get urine glucose test strips in pharmacy and check for sugar in urine.

Answered 12/21/2013

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A member asked:

Is pee smelling different ( a sort of rubbery sort of mell) a warning sign for diabetes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

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