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Urine with Burnt Plastic Oder?

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I'm a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic man of 57 years of aged, diagnosed about 25 years ago, straight onto insulin + tables. Last two years I've become insulin resistant thus increase on my Metformin SR and continuing!!! However, I've noticed that my Urine has a distinct Oder of burnt plastic. Can some please tell me what is going on as my NHS appointment is about 6 month down the line!!!
With sincere gratitude, I'll Anxiously await your kind advice.
 
Burnt plastic odour ?
Do you mean strong smelling urine ?

Have you ever used urine ketone dip sticks ?
To check/test for ketones in your urine .

Also how are your blood sugars lately ?
If high - you will storing excess glucose and need to
urinate it out .
This can make the urine smell stronger for some
persons.
 
Thanks to everyone responding, the odour is specifically of Burnt Plastic, and nothing else! I will however, will try Ketone Dip Stick as recommend by you good people. Thanks, still would welcome more advice.
 
If no ketones it could be thrush or a urine infection so best to get a sample tested by your Dr.
 
Have you eaten asparagus? Or drank more than usual fizzy carbonated drinks? Or green tea? All these things can make urine smell like you are describing. But it also could point to a urinary infection. Id get a sample in to your surgery to get checked
 
Anna is right, you need to be checking for ketones if your bg is high, you don't need to wait for your 6 month appointment, if concerned go and see your gp in the morning.
 
Is it an unusual colour? Any pains in the kidneys?
 
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