Question: 5. This Patient’s Urinalysis Showed > 1g/dL Of Glucose. Why Do Diabetic Patients Have Glucosuria? 6. Classically, Diabetics Present With Increased Urination And, Subsequently, Increased Thirst. Why Would Increased Glucose Levels In The Tubules Cause Increased Urination? 7. He Kidney Loses Its Ability To Concentrate The Urine In Part Due To High Glucose …

5. This patient’s urinalysis showed > 1g/dL of glucose. Why do diabetic patients have glucosuria? 6. Classically, diabetics present with increased urination and, subsequently, increased thirst. Why would increased glucose levels in the tubules cause increased urination? 7. he kidney loses its ability to concentrate the urine in part due to high glucose levels in the tubules. Generally, how does the kidney normally concentrate urine?