What does two plus signs for blood sugar mean?
Disease description:
The urinalysis in my medical check-up report shows two plus signs for glucose. I occasionally feel thirsty and weak in daily life. What does this mean? Does it indicate high blood sugar? Do I need further tests for a definitive diagnosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
In general, two plus signs for blood glucose indicate that the blood glucose concentration in the body has exceeded the normal range and is at a high level.
Two plus signs for blood glucose typically appear in urine glucose test results, indicating that the glucose content in the urine exceeds the normal range. In clinical testing, the "+" symbol represents the degree of positive reaction, and two plus signs indicate a moderate urine glucose positive result, suggesting the patient may have hyperglycemia. This could be a sign of diabetes, or it could be caused by other diseases or conditions resulting in temporary high blood sugar, such as reduced renal threshold, stress conditions, or pancreatic dysfunction.
A single blood glucose test result cannot serve as the sole basis for diagnosing a disease; it needs to be evaluated in conjunction with other tests and assessments. It is recommended that when two plus signs for blood glucose appear, the patient should seek medical attention promptly for further examination and treatment to ensure effective control of blood glucose levels.
In daily life, it is recommended that patients regularly monitor their blood glucose levels and follow a low-sugar diet to help stabilize blood glucose levels.
