Diabetes and urination changes can go hand in hand. There are many conditions that can cause changes in urinary habits and frequency. Diabetes is just one of many possible reasons for urinary symptoms. Urinary symptoms are one of the most common signs of diabetes, especially increased urinary frequency.

If you suffer from constant urination, diabetes may be a consideration. On the other hand, if you have diabetes, burning urination may be a sign that your diabetes is not under good control or that you are not consuming enough water on a regular basis to stay hydrated.

Frequent urination and diabetes can be linked because diabetes is caused when the body either does not produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to insulin and is then unable to metabolize blood sugar properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is used by the body to properly metabolize blood sugar. When …

Both a symptom and side effect of diabetes, painful urination occurs in both genders, though mostly associated with women. Known as dysuria, painful urination is most commonly associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI) or kidney infection. Usually caused by the bacteria E.coli found in the colon and around the anus, UTIs often occur in women due to poor hygiene or sexual intercourse when bacteria travel from the anus to the urethra or bladder causing infection. Left untreated, bacteria can reach the kidneys causing serious infection. Men who suffer from an enlarged prostrate or kidney stones are also at an increased risk, though in general, because their urethra is longer and drier men are less prone to UTIs. Patients who suffer from painful urination or UTI may feel discomfort in the urethra, vaginal opening, lower abdomen, pelvic area, lower back (kidneys), and is accompanied by the frequent urge to urinate …