If you have diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of contracting urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are caused by bacteria that travel up the urethra and into the bladder. If left untreated, a UTI can lead to more serious health problems. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing a UTI.
Diabetes occurs in the body due to the lack of insulin or decreased insulin action. Insulin is a type of hormone that regulates glucose, which provides energy to the cells. In type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the cells become less sensitive to insulin, which may result in high blood glucose levels.
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The study published in Nature Communications investigated whether glucose levels in people with diabetes are linked with psoriasin, an antibiotic that is part of the innate immune system.
Researchers used urine, urinary bladder cells, and blood serum samples from patients and analyzed levels of psoriasin and other peptides that are used in the bladder to ensure the mucosa remains intact and protects against infection. These findings were also verified in a mouse study with urinary bladder cells with and without infection.
It was found that high glucose concentrations could reduce the antimicrobial peptide psoriasin, while insulin has no effect. Since patients with diabetes have lower levels of psoriasin, they may have a weakened cell protective barrier function, increasing the risk of bladder infection. This outcome was found in patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Researchers believe this new information may help diabetics support their general health by understanding the connections between the condition and other health issues that may arise.
Managing Blood Sugar and Bladder Control
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Healthy Blood Sugar Support can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels using a number of ingredients that have been shown in clinical studies. The health benefits of this unique formula include supporting blood sugar metabolism and promoting healthy cholesterol and glucose levels already within the normal range. Healthy Blood Sugar Support can also help to reduce excessive hunger or increased appetite, fatigue, and blood glucose spikes after meals.
Bladder control issues can severely impact your happiness and well-being. They can also become more common as you age, so taking the steps needed to support the bladder is essential.
Bladder Rescue uses a unique combination of seven ingredients that can help to support healthy bladder function and control. Included in this remarkable formula is pumpkin seed extra and cranberry extract. Pumpkin seeds have been used for hundreds of years in traditional medicine for bladder health, and cranberry juice is often associated with urinary tract health. Overall, bladder rescue provides the support for bladder health and control that you deserve.
Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
