Sugar in Urine - what does it mean

[Grapeeatingweirdo]

I've been feeling off colour for a while and getting frequent bladder and kidney infections. GP found Glucose in my urine today and is referring me for a fasting blood test as both my parents have Diabetes.

Is there anything to worry about, do you think? I'm 31, slim and relatively fit and healthy in general

[AppleMagic]

It could mean absolutely nothing.

It might mean that you are prediabetic or diabetic. But it's by no means conclusive hence sending you for further testing.

Some "types" of diabetes have a strong genetic component. Health and age wise I am similar to you but I am diabetic. When I lived in the UK I was considered to be prediabetic/ at risk from type 2 despite not fitting the profile. Now I see an endocrinologist in the US who believes I have MODY (mature onset diabetes of the young). How old were your parents when they developed diabetes?

[Grapeeatingweirdo]

Thanks so much for the reply. My mum was in her late thirties and my dad was in his early fifties when diabetes was diagnosed.

I have been feeling off colour; more tired, thirsty, like I'll never ever stop peeling etc.