This test looks for sugar in the urine. Glucose normally appears only when blood sugar is above about 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L).
- Normal range (adults)
- Negative
- Sample
- Urine
- Fasting
- Not usually needed
- Also called
- Glucose Urine, Sugar Urine, Urine Sugar, GLU
Urine Glucose normal range
| Group | Normal result |
|---|---|
| Adults | Negative |
Ranges vary slightly between laboratories. The range printed on your own report is the one to go by.
Why is the Urine Glucose test done?
It is part of the routine urine test and can be the first clue to diabetes.
What does a positive Urine Glucose result mean?
Glucose in the urine usually means blood sugar is high. Some diabetes medicines (SGLT2 inhibitors such as dapagliflozin and empagliflozin) cause glucose in urine on purpose.
Common causes
- Uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes
- SGLT2 inhibitor medicines
- Pregnancy
- Rare kidney tubule conditions
What can help
- Get a blood glucose and HbA1c test
- Cut sugar and refined carbohydrates
When should you see a doctor?
Have your blood sugar checked if glucose is found and you do not take an SGLT2 medicine.
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This page is for general education and is not a diagnosis. Normal ranges differ between laboratories, so always compare your result with the reference range printed on your own report, and discuss abnormal results with your doctor.