In Chinese, diabetes literally translates to "sugar urine disease," as patients with high enough blood sugar will unload some of that sugar, called glucose, in their urine. Now, a team of chemists has ...

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that affects the body’s ability to balance fluid levels properly. The condition can lead to excess urine production and low urine osmolality, which refers to the ...

Diabetes-related nephropathy is a potential complication of diabetes. Tests to help screen for nephropathy include urine protein tests, imaging tests, kidney biopsy, and glomerular filtration rate. A ...

Lab tests that measure urine concentration and hormonal levels can help diagnose diabetes insipidus, a condition that causes excessive urination. Share on Pinterest Jovana Milanko/Stocksy United ...

Scientists from Tokyo University of science have created a new sensor designed to be fitted into diapers that generates the electricity it needs to operate directly from urine using a biofuel cell.

Question: My husband and I are in our 50s. In the last few months, he seems more thirsty and is passing urine more often. He’s not overweight. Could this be diabetes?

For these reasons, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Prior to using meters, people with diabetes would monitor their blood sugar by testing their urine. This method, ...