Question

Differentiate Glycosuria from Ketonuria

Answer 1

Definition:

• Glycosuria :When the concentration of glucose in blood is higher because of which glucose cannot be reabsorbed and it remains in urine, this condition is called glycosuria
• Ketonuria.The presence of excess ketone bodies in urine is known as ketonuria

Cause:

• Glycosuria:It happens when blood glucose level is high due to insulin deficiency.Increased glucose level in filtrate inhibits the water reabsorption and urine output is increased.
• Ketonuria: Ketone bodies are produced when stored fat and protein breakdown occurs during fasting or starvation.It can be seen in diabetic people.

Summary :

Difference between Glycosuria and Ketonuria

Criteria	Glycosuria	Ketonuria
Definition	The presence of glucose in urine is known as glycosuria.	The presence of excess ketone bodies in urine is known as ketonuria.
Cause	It happens when blood glucose level is high due to insulin deficiency	Ketone bodies are produced when fat and protein breakdown occurs during fasting.