Urine glucose, or glycosuria, is a clinical condition that occurs when glucose appears in urine due to impaired kidney filtration or insufficient insulin activity. In the modern diet, junk food contains excessive sugar, high calories, and low nutritional value, triggering uncontrolled metabolism. The pancreas naturally secretes higher insulin levels to balance glucose, but frequent junk food consumption may lead to sudden glycemic fluctuations, insulin resistance, and increase the risk of degenerative diseases such as diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to describe urine glucose levels among elementary school students actively consuming junk food in Bengkulu City in 2024. This descriptive study involved 38 respondents selected purposively based on their dietary patterns. Urine glucose was tested using the Verify™ U120 Smart analyzer and dipstick strips. The results indicated that most respondents showed negative urine glucose levels (97.3%), while 2.7% showed positive results. Although nearly all students consuming junk food had negative urine glucose results, the potential for future metabolic disruption persists. Consequently, students with positive urine glucose are advised to significantly reduce junk food intake. Continuous monitoring by parents and school authorities is highly recommended to prevent childhood-onset diabetes and ensure better health outcomes.

Urinary Glucose, Junk Food, Students, Bengkulu