signs and symptoms

Question 1

Polyuria is

Answer 1

1. increased urination
2. increasing amounts of glucose are filtered at the glomeruli. kidneys are unable to reabsorb glucose and it appears in urine

Question 2

polydipsia is

Answer 2

1. increased thirst

2. the osmotic effect of glucose in the tubules inhibits water reabsorption which causes excessive thirst.

Question 3

polyphagia is

Answer 3

1. increased hunger.
2. the body is unable to use the glucose but still requires energy. it uses fat and protein reserves which causes the person to feel hungrier.

Question 4

other common symptoms

Answer 4

sweet smelling breath, fatigue, confusion, blurred vision