Diabetes is a condition that impacts the body’s ability to create and process insulin. When a person with diabetes has high blood sugar, it forces the kidneys to work overtime to try and eliminate all the sugar from your bloodstream. This is what triggers frequent urination.
High blood sugar can damage your bladder and kidneys, leading to UTIs and other infections, so staying on top of it is crucial for your health.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
National Kidney Foundation. (n.d.). Diabetes and kidney disease stages 1-4.
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