Women with diabetes have up to a 70% greater risk of developing urinary incontinence according to the Diabetes Self-Management website.
Women (and men) with mismanaged diabetes can experience bladder problems such as overactive bladder, poor control of sphincter muscles that surround the urethra, urine retention, and urinary tract infections.
But this diabetes health-related complication that affects everyday life barely gets mentioned in articles related to diabetes. That’s a shame! Incontinence can play havoc with someone’s quality of life, emotional well-being and ability to carry out ordinary, daily activities.
Are you avoiding activities such as working out, having sex or even going out to dinner because you’re worried about having to race to the toilet?
If you’re dealing with bladder issues, you’re not alone.
When you start avoiding things you enjoy, it’s time to take action. Knowing you’re not alone coping with this health issue might be the spark that helps you overcome any embarrassment in order to seek help.
Do you know exactly what diabetes does to your bladder, and how to deal with it?
In a nutshell, mismanaged type 1 and/or type 2 diabetes can lead to neuropathy, which refers to the general malfunctions or diseases of the nerves. Most of the time when people discuss neuropathy they’re referring to the numbness or tingling in their feet. However, neuropathy can also damage the bladder nerves’ ability to signal when the bladder is full.
Neurogenic bladder is the neuropathy of the bladder. When the cause of the neurogenic bladder is specifically diabetes, it can also be called diabetic bladder. A diabetic bladder can either fail to relax, causing urinary retention or fail to contract, causing the involuntary leakage of urine.
Don’t Let Your Bladder Block The Blessings!
Avoiding playing vigorous sports? Sex life gone from G-spot to pee spot? Don’t let your bladder stop you from enjoying the things you love.
What to do: Experts recommend keeping a diary that includes how often you urinate during the day, a record of the times and events surrounding leakage, and what you drink during the day. Your bladder diary just like your blood sugars diary is a wonderful tool to help you and your healthcare provider to recognize patterns and to develop a plan that works for you.
What to do: Managing diabetes is an important part of preventing problems that can lead to excess urination. Educate yourself about incontinence and bladder function, even before you see your healthcare provider. Once you start googling ‘diabetes and bladder’, you will quickly find that there’s a plethora of articles on the topic.
Divabetic’s Top 3 Adult Diapers
Divabetic is committed to glamorizing good health and helping people with compromised health issues to regain their dignity. We developed this list of our Top 3 Adult Diapers after searching the internet and reading countless customer reviews. (Share your recommendations with us. E-mail: mrdivabetic@gmail.com).
#3: Better Dry 60x Adult Diapers
LL Medico awards their highest rating to The BetterDry 60x Adult diapers with plastic backing. These diapers are for heavy to very heavy incontinence and also provide someone with light incontinence the protection they are looking for. They have odor protection and are latex free to ensure they are a fit for many individuals. These high-quality adult briefs are discreet while providing you with protection in your everyday life.
#2: Carousel Printed Incontinence Diapers ABDL
This diaper had us at ‘hello’ with it’s colorful design. Once you get past the fun, delightful carousel print you quickly see that it offers heavy protection thanks to 4200ml+ absorbency, double tall standing leak guards, four wide adhesive tapes, and full plastic backing as well as super soft fluffy interior. Trendy Reviewed loves this dazzling diaper!
#1: Tranquility Premium Overnight Pull-Ons
Idiaper.com and Caring Village both award their highest rating to the Tranquility Premium Overnight Pull-Ons. Their review states their top product offer you with best in class leak and odor protection allowing you to do what you love without the fear of awkwardness. Additionally, thanks to its optimal absorbency the wearer will also enjoy uninterrupted sleep. The best thing about this diaper is that it will offer up to 8 hours of protection. By eliminating agitation, irritation, and anxiety, the user will get better sleep. These diapers come with outer and inner leg cuffs to help prevent any leakage at the leg opening. They also come with elastic around the upper hip, legs and upper hip, and a well-raised waist panel that offers a more proportioned fit.
