These are characterized by glycosuria (presence of glucose in the urine, which is normally glucose - free), polyuria (excessive production and passage of urine), polydipsia (excessive thirst) and polyfagia (excessive appetite), as well as by a number of serious metabolic alterations caused by the inability of body cells to take up and use blood glucose, which is the main fuel for the body in normal conditions. (professorshouse.com)
Glucose, a simple sugar, is the body's main fuel and is thus a critical product of the metabolic process, but the mere presence of glucose isn't enough — it must be moved from the blood to the cells for use. (canismajor.com)
This is made by clinical signs, a persistently high level of glucose in the blood, and presence of glucose in the urine. (illianaveterinaryhospital.com)