Individuals with diabetes are at higher risk for urinary tract infection (UTIs). Increased susceptibility in patients with diabetes is positively associated with increased duration and severity of diabetes. Patients with diabetes acquire UTIs very often because excess glucose is filtered in the kidneys and results in significantly higher urine glucose concentrations when compared to the urine of non-diabetic individuals. High glucose concentrations in the urine provide an abundant source of nutrients for bacteria, which can proliferate and cause an infection. Besides increased urine glucose, diabetes may increase the risk of UTIs through additional mechanisms, including impaired immune cell delivery, inefficient white blood cells and inhibition of bladder contractions that allow urine to remain stagnant in the bladder.
UTIs are of two types. They are:
Symptoms of urinary tract infections often include, pain while voiding, blood in the urine, and increased urgency and frequency of urination. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and pain in the back and rib region.
The risk of UTI increases with any negative change in the immune system of the body. Diabetes, like many other disorders, affects the immune system, increasing the risk of a urinary tract infection.The other risk factors include:
The cure for diabetic patients requires a longer period, lasting from seven to fourteen days, of oral antibiotic treatment but some severe kidney infections may require hospital care, including a course of intravenous antibiotics.
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Dear Sir,
Loving Sai Ram
As a fellow Sai devotee,living in Switzerland for the last 42 years,I greet you with lot of respect for the wonderful service you and your hospitals are rendering
in the name of Sai.I also happened to read your book on your experiences with Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba.I am 80 years old and am diabetic and
suffering from UTI.Your summary advice is valuable,and helpful to people like me.I thank you sincerely for your contribution and wish you all the Best.
Loving Sai Ram
Nanduri Somayajulu
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I am 46 yers old i have treat ment from 1 month. I suffering from diabitis & urin infection undigation please give me information