Question
Patient: A 20-year-old female, a fan of sweet foods, consumes a large amount of candy daily, has a low-sodium diet, and exercises little. She often feels thirsty and drinks a lot of water. She has no family history of diabetes and does not exhibit the typical symptoms of “three highs and one low” in diabetes. She inquires whether excessive sugar intake is related to increased thirst and frequent urination, and whether excessive sugar can be excreted from the body through urine.
Answer
Hello, excessive sugar intake does not necessarily lead to diabetes. Generally speaking, the sugar content in urine is not usually high. However, if it exceeds the normal range, it may indicate kidney function abnormalities. It is recommended not to rely solely on the symptoms of “three highs and one low” to diagnose diabetes. Blood glucose tests must be conducted because many people with slightly elevated blood sugar levels do not necessarily have typical diabetes symptoms.