Bladder infections are quite common in women with diabetes, possibly because of glucose in the urine, says the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Glucose in the urine provides a good place for bacteria to grow, and a body's normal response to infection may be impaired because of diabetes. In fact, women with diabetes may not have pain or burning with urination, or bloody urine, which leads to a number of "asymptomatic" (no symptoms) bladder infections. Twenty-six percent of women with diabetes have this type of bladder infection, according to the ADA.
If you notice a change in the color, concentration or smell of your urine, talk to your diabetes-care team. Because there are no symptoms, only a urine test can reveal if you have an asymptomatic bladder infection.
Asymptomatic bladder infections are more common if you're older, have long-standing diabetes, spill large amounts of protein in your urine, or have had a bladder infection during the previous year, the ADA says.
If your doctor prescribes medicine for a bladder infection, be sure to complete the full course of treatment, the ADA says.
Compiled from 101 Tips for Simplifying Diabetes[1] by the University of New Mexico Diabetes Care Team. Copyright by the American Diabetes Association. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
References
- ^ 101 Tips for Simplifying Diabetes (www.amazon.com)
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