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Why diabetes can cause frequent urination?

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Urinary glucose: Because you dump excess glucose into the urine leading the increased amount and frequency of urination. Get on diet, exercise, weight loss and appropriate medication to return your glucose to normal. Check w/your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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