Diabetes and Incontinence: What You Need to Know

Diabetes and Incontinence: What You Need to Know

November is National Diabetes Month in the US. It’s a reminder to learn more about diabetes and its effects. Did you know diabetes can lead to urinary incontinence? Here’s what you should know—and how you can find relief.

 

 

What Is Diabetes?

  • A long-term condition that affects blood sugar and energy.
  • Involves problems with insulin, a hormone that moves sugar from your blood into your cells.
  • High sugar levels over time can harm your whole body.

Main types:

  • Type 1: Body makes little or no insulin.
  • Type 2: Body can’t use insulin well—this is the most common kind.
  • Gestational: Occurs during pregnancy.

 

 

How Diabetes Can Cause Incontinence

High blood sugar can damage nerves and muscles. This can impact bladder control.

Key connections:

  • Nerve damage: Signals between your bladder and brain may be disrupted. This can cause leaking or overflow.
  • Weakened muscles: Less muscle control can mean leaks when laughing, sneezing, or moving.
  • Frequent urination: Kidneys work harder, filling your bladder more often.
  • More UTIs: Diabetes raises the risk of infections, which can cause or worsen leaks.

Fast Facts:

  • Over 50% of women with diabetes have some form of incontinence.
  • Incontinence happens to men, too, but is more common for women with diabetes.

 

 

Tips to Manage Diabetes

Keeping your blood sugar steady protects your nerves and your bladder.

  • Monitor your sugar levels often.
  • Eat well:
    • Focus on fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
    • Limit sugar and highly processed foods.
  • Exercise regularly: Shoot for a total of 150 minutes a week.
  • Take your medicine as your doctor prescribes.
  • Drink water: Stay hydrated, but limit fluids late at night.

 

 

Tips to Manage Incontinence

Take action for comfort and control.

  • See your doctor: Get checked and ask about the best treatment for your situation.
  • Do Kegel exercises: These strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
  • Change your diet:
    • Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, spicy, and acidic foods.
    • Watch out for artificial sweeteners.
  • Choose high-quality products:
    • Pick incontinence products that offer strong absorption and comfort.
    • TotalDry products are designed to keep you dry, lock away leaks, and protect your skin.

 

 

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