Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is one of the symptoms of diabetes to pass water frequently?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes this is called polyuria and is caused by the high concentration sugar on the urine . It is called an osmotic diuresis and ultimately results in increased thirst (polydipsia).
Answered 8/1/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it true if you crave a lot of water, it is a sign you are developing diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I eat lots, i drink 8 cups of water but i eat 120g of sugar a day. Will i end up with diabetes from this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Little sister is always asking for water but only takes a sip, pees often, but she is at a healthy weight. Eats candy offen. Could she have diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have pre diabetes, is it ok to drink mineral water or carbonated water?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is frequent thirst of water a necessary symptom of diabetes? Could you have diabetes even if you don't have that symptom?
How much water is someone with diabetes supposed to drink in one day to lose weight?
Drank 6 bottles of water a day and i read that it could mean diabetes. What symptoms would I have if i did?
After i drink a water I feel like thirsty again? What does it mean? This is my only symtomps that ive seen in diabetes other symtomps are not.
Could not craving sweet things and always during water a sign of diabetes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
