Glucose, Fasting Urine (Urine Glucose (F)) Test
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About Glucose Fasting, Urine
A fasting glucose urine test measures the amount of glucose in the urine at a given time. Glucose is a type of carbohydrate, the major energy source for all the cells in the body. The presence of glucose in the urine is negligible most of the time. If the presence of glucose in the urine is high, it means that your kidneys are eliminating excess blood glucose, which could be a sign of diabetes. Healthcare providers use this test to screen, monitor, and diagnose the risk of developing diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes
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Feeling more thirsty than usual
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Urinating often
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Weight loss
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Feeling tired and weak
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Having blurry vision
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Having slow-healing wounds
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Getting more infections
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Having numb/ tingling hands or feet
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Having dry skin
Who should get tested?
Glucose fasting urine tests are recommended if the following risk factors are present
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Age over 35 years
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Obese or overweight individuals
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High cholesterol
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High blood pressure/hypertension
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Prediabetes
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Gestational diabetes
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Family history of diabetes
Test preparation
This test requires fasting (no food or drink, except water) overnight for at least 10 to 12 hours before undergoing the test. Ensure that your healthcare provider is aware of your medical history and other supplements
Interpretation of the Test Results
Fasting Urine glucose in mill moles per litre (or) milligrams per decilitre.
Normal range of glucose in urine: 0 to 0.8 mmol/l (0 to 15 mg/dL).
Deviations from normal levels indicate the following:
- A fasting urine glucose test is a screening test. If the level of glucose is more in your urine, it may indicate that your symptoms may be due to diabetes.
Your healthcare provider may request you a blood test to confirm the diagnosis
FAQs on Glucose Fasting, Urine
The urine sample for the glucose fasting test is collected by using the clean catch procedure, which is the collection of urine by washing your hands and cleaning your genitalia with a cleanser. After that begin urinating into a sterile cup provided by the doctor, which is then sent to the laboratory for analysis. This is the commonly used sample collection method in adults
There are no known risks associated with this test. For urine collection, one may experience discomfort if your doctor uses a catheter for sample collection
Test results of glucose fasting urine are usually available within 1-2 working days after sample collection. Test results might be mailed or made available online through health portals. Your doctor might also contact you by phone or email to review your test findings or arrange a follow-up appointment
It is recommended to collect the midstream of urine and discard the initial stream because of the bacterial contamination of the urine that is present on the surface of the genitals. In order to avoid false positive test results, it is advisable to collect midstream of urine
Pregnancy, gestational diabetes, and kidney diseases such as Fanconi syndrome and renal glycosuria are the most common causes of high glucose in the urine besides diabetes.
Glucose, Fasting Urine (Urine Glucose (F)) Test
