Prior to chemical tests for glycosuria, clinicians checked for sweetness of the urine as a sign of
A)diabetes insipidus.
B)acute glomerulonephritis.
C)diabetes mellitus.
D)renal calculus.
E)pyelitis.

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Sweetness of the urine is a sign of diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels leading to glucose spillover into the urine (glycosuria). Diabetes insipidus is a condition of excessive urine production due to insufficient antidiuretic hormone, and is not characterized by sweetness of the urine. Acute glomerulonephritis, renal calculus, and pyelitis are not associated with sweetness of the urine.

Prior to Chemical Tests for Glycosuria, Clinicians Checked for Sweetness