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Why do the doctors check my urine so frequently?
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Many things: We check your urine for a couple of reasons. First, infection. Uti's can be silent in pregnancy. Second, we check the glucose. If it is really high you may be at risk for diabetes.
Answered 9/22/2018
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Easy: Many diseases can be discover with a non invasive urine dip. Diabetes, kidney disease even some cancers. Cheaper than a ct scan.
Answered 10/3/2016
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