Diabetes is a metabolic disease synonymous with increased blood sugar. A large population of world is affected by diabetes. Ignoring diabetes warning signs may lead to the development of diabetic complications, which may not be reversible. Even minor elevations in blood sugar can damage your kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
In a study published in Intech Open, urinary tract infections in those with diabetes was further analysed.
The study found that patients with diabetes were more prone to get a urinary tract infection due to frequent urination and high blood sugar level.
“The high sugar level gives favourable growth environment to the pathogens,” noted the study.
It added: “Early diagnosis and proper medication are necessary for management of urinary tract infection in diabetic patients.”
Constipation
A person may have had regular bowel movements all of their life and, suddenly, they find that they have developed constipation.
The reason is that high levels of glucose can damage the nerves in your intestine and lead to slowness in motility.
“When diabetes damages the nerves going to your stomach and intestines, they may not be able to move food through normally,” said WebMD.
The health site added: “This causes constipation, but you can also get alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhoea, especially at night.”
