Glycosuria and its Causes

Diabetes mellitus

Hyperpituitarism and Cushing syndrome

Insulin and glucagon

<p>Inability of the liver to convert glucose to glycogen adequately</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relatives of diabetics, Obese patients, Patients over the age of 40, Women who have unexplained stillbirths</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alimentary glycosuria is seen after gastrectomy and in some persons after ingestion of large amounts of glucose or sucrose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renal glycosuria is characterized by the excretion of glucose in urine despite normal or low blood glucose levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Familial glycosuria is distinguished from diabetes mellitus by the absence of hyperglycemia, i.e., without elevation of blood glucose levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During pregnancy, glycosuria may occur due to a lowering of the renal threshold for glucose, but it disappears after delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In renal tubular diseases like Fanconi syndrome, there is a lowered renal tubular reabsorptive capacity for glucose, leading to glycosuria.</p> Signup and view all the answers