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Does Diabetes Cause A UTI?

I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today but have had an ongoing uti ( or what I thought was a uti) for a few weeks. Could this be a symptom of diabetes. Also having back and pelvic pain
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, UTI occurs frequently in type 2 diabetes and is one of the most common complication of diabetes. you need to control your diabetes and take antibiotics for long tine for that or you may need to do culture and sensitivity test of urine.

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Does Diabetes Cause A UTI?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, UTI occurs frequently in type 2 diabetes and is one of the most common complication of diabetes. you need to control your diabetes and take antibiotics for long tine for that or you may need to do culture and sensitivity test of urine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.