3. Frequent urination
Due to the increased amount of liquids taken, it is logical to have an increase in the frequency of urination in a patient. But there is a factor that adds to it. The excess sugar or hyperglycemia must be controlled, and kidneys response is to excrete it in the urine. The problem is that this kind of urination not only gets rid of the excess glucose but also drags along fluids from tissues, which leads to dehydration.
We can divide diabetes frequent urination in two effects on the urinary system: short term and long-term effects. We can mention there is the risk of bacterial growth promoted by high blood sugar levels or hyperglycemia, as part of the short-term effects. And the more bacteria around, the bigger the risk of infections in the urinary tract or thrush developing. On the side of long-term effects affecting the urinary system, we must mention the damage to kidneys and nerves that control the bladder. This will also make urinating more complicated and might cause urinary incontinence as a late consequence of diabetes.
