Why does diabetes cause frequent urination?

Diabetes occurs when the body has too much sugar and can't control it; the body gets rid of the extra sugar by making more urine to flush it out. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, explain how and why frequent urination is a symptom of diabetes.

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  • What causes frequent urination?

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  • What are symptoms of diabetes?

  • Is it harmful to hold in my urine if my bladder is full?

  • Why is it important for people with diabetes to control their blood glucose?

  • What are blood sugar spikes?

  • Why is diabetes a serious health problem for older adults?

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