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Polyuria is common syptom of diabetes mellitus but why?
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Diabetes: Polyuria or excessive urination is a symptom of diabetes, as a result of kidneys responding to excessive sugar. If blood sugar is above180 and above, the kidneys start excreting excess water to get rid of sugar.
Answered 1/30/2015
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