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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

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12. I'll try to find article for you

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 10:40 AM

Jun 28

Speaking from experience, higher sugar seems to contribute to utis.

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Chronic UTIs in elderly women [View all] CTyankee Jun 27 OP

Is your glucose high? SheltieLover Jun 27 #2

I'll try to find article for you SheltieLover Jun 28 #12

found a useful video on UTIs in the elderly. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 27 #3

My tip: If you have a bm, don't flush until after you stand up. marybourg Jun 27 #4

I have them frequently. Dr. said I'm a "trifecta" patient since I woodsprite Jun 27 #6

D-Mannose is helpful flamingdem Jun 27 #7

I 've had IC and have tried everything womanofthehills Jul 3 #17

It turned out I was not fully emptying my bladder cyclonefence Jun 27 #9

Link to article on Type 2 diabetes & UTIs SheltieLover Jun 28 #13

I forgot to say cyclonefence Jun 28 #14

Post removed Post removed Jun 29 #15

Wow. A drug dealer right here on DU. Scrivener7 Jun 29 #16

Another help is natural bi identical hormone cream womanofthehills Jul 3 #18

You don't need a prescription womanofthehills Jul 3 #20

Marshmallow Root womanofthehills Jul 3 #21