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Glycosuria


A condition of osmotic diuresis typical in those suffering from diabetes mellitus leads to excretion of glucose in the urine. Due to a lack of the hormone insulin, plasma glucose levels are above normal. This leads to saturation of receptors in the kidneys



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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