Why does excess glucose in a diabetic patient cause increased urine production by the kidneys?

💡 Explanation

Excess glucose in the filtrate increases its osmolarity. Because of this increased osmolarity, osmosis draws more water into the filtrate within the nephron tubules. Therefore, urine volume increases in diabetic patients rather than being reabsorbed into the bloodstream.

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