Have An Overactive Bladder? You Aren't Alone And There Is Help
Diabetes

Diabetes patients may experience an overactive bladder as a result of their disease. Diabetes is characterized by an autoimmune attack on the cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin. Insulin is a hormone responsible for removing glucose from an individual's blood when it gets too high. Individuals with diabetes have trouble mediating high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar over time can cause nerves around the body to sustain damage. The nerves responsible for the transmission of impulses between the bladder and the brain can become damaged as a result of diabetes.
Damaged nerves can result in misfiring of nerve signals at inappropriate times to the bladder that causes its muscles to contract suddenly. This results in symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, and urge incontinence. Managing blood sugar effectively and making lifestyle changes such as adopting a high fiber diet and maintaining a healthy weight can help treat an overactive bladder from diabetes.