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02/18/10 12:36 PM

"Dr. says UTIs common in older people and diabetics. I'm only 58. Never had a UTI until after diagnosed with diabetes. 3 infections in 11 months. "
Asked By: cljung  
Category: Women's Issues

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Now on CIPRO. Can anything be done to prevent future UTI, diet wise?

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02/20/10 10:23 AM

Morning CJung: In a word, "control", very good glucose control. Thank you for bring your question to dLife. Prevention is good blood glucose control, or <140 mg/dl (AADE) at any time. I tend to be strict and choose the tighter control of <140 mg/dl, due to the potentially devestating complication diabetes can cause. Cipro is a heavy duty antibiotic, hope this brings works effectively. When the glucose is elevated it impairs the immune system for working correctly. Something with the pathogen and white cells, culminating in not getting better. Elevated blood glucose levels cause this effect regardless of your age. Be you best, maybe a small frequent meal approach. Regards Sue
Answered By: Susan Throop
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03/10/10 10:03 AM

I've been a Type2 for 40 years. I had occasional UTI's until my kidney transplant in 2006. After that I had frequent UTI's, even with pretty good HbAC1's (5 -6) I was finally referred to an infectious disease specialist and prescribed vaginal estrogen cream. After that I've only had one UTI in 18 months. It was mild and cleared up with one round of antibiotics. I am a post menopausal , 63 year old. Good luck!
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02/25/10 04:16 PM

Hi cljung, UTI's are not uncommon for T2's. It is simply a result of the high glucose environment you have created for the yeast to thrive in. Elevated serum glucose leads to increased intestinal candida which then migrate to the upper intestine. Once rooted there, migration of yeast spores occurs through the bloodstream. The result, systemic candida infection. Cure: get your blood glucose under control (and not the bullshit <126 mg/dL docs tell you. Get it to NORMAL, <95). Reduce your grams of carbohydrate/day until your fasting numbers are normal. You don't need drugs to do this. Focus on reducing soda's, simple sugars, fruits/juices, and grain products (bread, cereal, pasta). Take a multi-strain probiotic (beneficial bacteria) product and your health will improve dramatically. Ken
Answered By: kenhampshire
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02/23/10 06:44 AM

While taking Boniva to prevent bone loss, I experienced a chronic urinary tract infection/inflamation (UTI). After doing a bit of research, I discontinued the Boniva, and the UTIs did not recur. Now, to protect my bones, I eat a balanced diet, take calcium supplements and eat low-fat dairy products every day.
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