Causes of Polyuria in Diabetes
Disease description:
I have been diagnosed with diabetes for six months, and I urinate frequently each time I go to the bathroom. Could you please explain why frequent urination occurs in diabetes?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Nan
The primary symptoms of diabetes include polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger), polyuria (excessive urination), and weight loss. In advanced stages, diabetes can lead to complications affecting target organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, nervous system, and retina—posing severe threats to health. Polyuria mainly results from elevated blood glucose levels, causing osmotic diuresis. Once diagnosed, patients require active, standardized treatment under the guidance of an endocrinologist, along with strict dietary control in daily life.
