The Link between Diabetes and Urinary Tract Infections

Abstract

People having diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infections are more prevalent, more serious, and have worse consequences. The presence of resistant microbes is a common factor in their occurrence. Urinary tract infections (UTI) are more common in these patients for a variety of reasons, including immune system impairments, poor metabolic control, and incomplete bladder emptying caused by autonomic neuropathy. The present review is an amalgamation of existing literature to understand link between diabetes and UTI and the microorganisms responsible for urinary tract infection (UTI) and colonization in diabetic patients, as well as natural treatments effective in treating and preventing urological problems. For solving the purpose, A review of existing literature on UTIs in diabetic patients was conducted, with a focus on the microorganisms responsible for UTI and colonization, as well as natural treatments for urological problems. It was observed from the literatures that the UTIs are more common in diabetic patients due to impaired immunity and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Symptoms of UTIs are similar in diabetic and non-diabetic patients, and prevention depends on the severity and extent of the infection. Antimicrobial resistance is increasing among urinary pathogens, making effective treatment more difficult. Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk of infection in both the upper and lower urinary tracts. Natural treatments have shown promise in treating and preventing UTIs in diabetic patients, although more research is needed to confirm their efficacy. It could be concluded that the UTIs are a significant concern for patients with diabetes, who are at a higher risk of infection due to impaired immunity and incomplete bladder emptying. Effective treatment is becoming more challenging due to increasing antimicrobial resistance. Natural treatments may offer a promising alternative, but further research is needed to explore their potential benefits for UTIs in diabetic patients.