Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Thank You all very much for the information. I haven't been drinking much water at all and will give it a try. If that doesnt work I will seek the ultrasound. And yes, my blood sugars are somewhat out of range. Not all but a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 When I was first diagnosed with DM, I got urinary tract infections all the time! My blood sugars weren't good back then. As soon as I got my blood sugars under tight control and drank plenty of water, the UTI's stopped (thank God!). I hate UTI's. Marie --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 When your blood sugars are high, it makes for a great and cozy little home for bacteria (down there). That's why diabetics are so prone to infection.... especially in the urinary tract. And it is very important to drink plenty of water. This should clear up the problem, but I would definetly go to the doctor if it doesn't. Marie --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I was told that being diabetic doesn't make us prone to infection? It does make it harder to heal. That is what my endo. told me because I'm also immunosuppressed and do not have a spleen so I asked her that very question. So, does anyone know if it is true or not that we as diabetics are more prone to infections? -Marisa When your blood sugars are high, it makes for a great and cozy little home for bacteria (down there). That's why diabetics are so prone to infection.... Marie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Medical News Summary: Diabetics are more prone to the potentially fatal bacteremia and sepsis http://tinyurl.com/npb4q S Wilkinson, Rome, New York Re: UTI I was told that being diabetic doesn't make us prone to infection? It does make it harder to heal. That is what my endo. told me because I'm also immunosuppressed and do not have a spleen so I asked her that very question. So, does anyone know if it is true or not that we as diabetics are more prone to infections? -Marisa When your blood sugars are high, it makes for a great and cozy little home for bacteria (down there). That's why diabetics are so prone to infection.... Marie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Bacteria thrives where there is sugar, so it only makes sense for infection to be harder for someone who has high blood sugar. That's what I learned in nursing school, at least. Marie --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 The odds of developing infections of the respiratory tract, skin and mucous membranes and urinary tract were significantly higher for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics; type 1 diabetics were twice as likely to develop a urinary tract infection. Diabetics' risk for recurring infection was also higher. In light of the findings, researchers explain diabetic patients should be aware they are at an increased risk of common infections and should take preventative measures such as drinking plenty of fluids and leading a generally healthy lifestyle. Additionally, they might pay attention to indicators of infection at an early stage and contact their physician for advice. -© 2005 by the Infectious Diseases Society of America --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I was told by my diabetic nurse that I would be more prone to infections Love sue n xxx http://community.webshots.com/user/sue_nicholson2002 http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/FeatherSaturnweb/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sue_nicholson2002/my_photos -- Re: UTI I was told that being diabetic doesn't make us prone to infection? It does make it harder to heal. That is what my endo. told me because I'm also immunosuppressed and do not have a spleen so I asked her that very question. So, does anyone know if it is true or not that we as diabetics are more prone to infections? -Marisa When your blood sugars are high, it makes for a great and cozy little home for bacteria (down there). That's why diabetics are so prone to infection... Marie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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