Urinary Tract(diabeties)

Having diabetes is associated with greater numbers of urinary tract infections, especially in patients who don’t have good control over their blood sugar [glucose] levels.

Urinary Tract Infections

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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. They can occur in the urethra (this infection is known as urethritis), the bladder (cystitis), or the kidneys (pyeloenphritis). In people without diabetes, the immune system normally takes care of these infections, which clear up on their own. However, UTIs and, in particular, acute pyelonphritis, is common in diabetes patients.

These UTIs may be due to diabetes-related nerve damage or an impaired immune system response. They may also be caused by glucose in the urine, which provides a good environment for bacteria to grow.

The symptoms of UTIs are not subtle and include:

·                                 Pain or discomfort while urinating

·                                 Persistent urge to urinate

·                                 Pain in the abdomen or back

·                                 Fever

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