Anjali Desai Anjali Desai Asked 9 months ago

Can diabetes cause urinary infection?

I've been getting urinary infections quite frequently these days. My sister, who is diabetic, suggested that diabetes can make you more prone to them. Is that true for me too?

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Rajesh Kulkarni Rajesh Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, absolutely! The extra sugar in your urine is basically a five-star buffet for bacteria. I had to deal with this last summer and it was not fun. Keep drinking loads of water and get your doc to prescribe some quick antibiotics so you can stop running to the loo every five minutes!

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, I used to get frequent UTIs and it was so painful, mere saath bhi aisa hota tha. I tried drinking coconut water and barley water daily, which helped soothe the burning sensation. But the infections only stopped when my blood sugar levels came under control, so please focus on that and see a doctor.

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Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My daughter has Type 1 diabetes and she got a painful urinary infection last month because her sugars were running high. It was heartbreaking to see her in pain, but drinking plenty of water and a short course of antibiotics from her doctor cleared it up. Please make sure to monitor their blood sugars closely.

Kabir Bedi Kabir Bedi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Uncontrolled diabetes leads to excess sugar in your urine, which makes it very easy to catch urinary tract infections. Along with whatever medication your doctor prescribes, make sure you stay hydrated and keep your sugar in check through a clean, low-carb diet. Proper hygiene and hydration are key.

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Arjun Khanna Arjun Khanna Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, UTIs are incredibly common in diabetic patients because elevated glucose levels in the urine promote bacterial growth. Don't rely on self-medication or cranberry juices alone. Get a urine routine and culture test done and consult your urologist or physician immediately.

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