Could frequent urination mean that I have diabetes?
“I am a thin, 14-year-old girl. I eat mostly healthy foods, but I have a bowl of ice cream or a bag of chips every now and then. I have had frequent urination, even though I hardly drink anything. Could I have diabetes?” Read our expert’s answer.
Highlights
Bookmark our Healthwise Diabetes Library for detailed information and answers to your questions about controlling blood sugar, preventing complications and living a healthy life with diabetes.
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“I am a thin, 14-year-old girl. I eat mostly healthy foods, but I have a bowl of ice cream or a bag of chips every now and then. I have had frequent urination, even though I hardly drink anything. Could I have diabetes?” 
