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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Diabetes?

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Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2016
Question: My husband has been observing ants attracting to the urine in the toilet. Does that mean that he has higher sugar level. DO you recommend any tests .
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Answered by Dr. Sridhar K (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
get sugar test

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM. one of the common reason for the urine to attract ants is having sugar content in the urine. generally a fasting sugar test , urine sugar test and after break fast sugar test will be helpful to rule out diabetes. please get these test done and revert with result. wish him good health regards Dr Sridhar K
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Brief Answer: get sugar test Detailed Answer: Thanks for contacting HCM. one of the common reason for the urine to attract ants is having sugar content in the urine. generally a fasting sugar test , urine sugar test and after break fast sugar test will be helpful to rule out diabetes. please get these test done and revert with result. wish him good health regards Dr Sridhar K