Glycosuria is the presence of sugar or glucose in the urine in amounts greater than 25mg/dl, which can be a sign of untreated diabetes mellitus. It leads to dehydration due to frequent urination causing osmotic diuresis, and in severe cases intravenous fluids may be needed to replace fluid loss. Early testing methods included evaporation to detect sugar crystals or yeast fermentation, while current home testing uses blood glucose monitoring. Polydipsia is excessive thirst that can be caused by exercise, salty foods, or undiagnosed diabetes, and untreated psychogenic polydipsia caused by mental disorders can dangerously dilute electrolytes. Zinc supplements can help reduce polydipsia symptoms by