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 classic symptom of diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by high levels of glucose in the urine. This was the only condition for which sweetness of the urine was a diagnostic sign prior to chemical tests for glycosuria. Diabetes insipidus, acute glomerulonephritis, renal calculus, and pyelitis do not cause sweetness of the urine.

Prior to Chemical Tests for Glycosuria,clinicians Checked for Sweetness of the Urine