People suffering from diabetes have the urge to urinate more frequently than non-diabetic individuals. This is a major symptom of this disease, especially if you are urinating more than 7-10 times a day, or you are having sleepless nights due to frequent urination at night.

Let us know why this problem occurs and the way to avoid it.

Reason for frequent urination

Kidneys are affected when blood sugar increases. When the sugar level in the body is too high, the kidney tries to remove it through urine. Glucose is released from the body through urine, due to which more water is also lost.

These could be signs of diabetes

-Frequent urination (day and night)

-feeling very thirsty

-Feeling more hungry but losing weight

-feeling tired

-blurred vision

What to do in case of frequent urination?

Get blood sugar test done: Fasting, Postprandial and HbA1c Test

Also get urine test done: To check for infection or ketones

See a doctor: If the problem of frequent urination persists

How to control urination?

Eat a balanced diet like less carbs, more fiber etc. Exercise regularly and take medicine or insulin on time. Avoid drinking too much fluids at night. If you urinate more than 7-10 times and have other symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.