When people first hear the word diabetes,
many think it’s a disease caused by eating too much sugar.
But actually, the name itself really does have something to do with “sweetness”! 🍬

The English name Diabetes Mellitus (DM) comes from ancient Greek and Latin.

“Diabetes” means “to pass through like water,”
describing how patients often feel thirsty and urinate frequently.
“Mellitus” means “sweet,”
because centuries ago, doctors discovered that the urine of diabetic patients actually contained sugar.

📜 In the 17th century, British physicians noticed that ants were attracted to certain patients’ urine.
Curious, some even tasted it (yes… literally 🤢)
and described it as “sweet like honey.”
That’s how the term “Diabetes Mellitus” — the sweet urine disease — was born.

So why does urine become sweet?
When blood sugar levels are too high,the body tries to get rid of the excess sugar through urine.
By the time this happens, blood glucose is already far above normal, a clear sign that it’s time to start paying attention to your health.

🍃 At Guawa, our team often enjoys a cup of Gualeaf guava leaf tea before meals to help support steady post-meal blood sugar, as part of our simple, natural approach to everyday wellness. 💚