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- Type of diabetes
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- Insulin
Hi, my husband is type 2 diabetic and has been for at least 20 years, he is also on insulin. For the last few months he has been feeling unwell and losing weight, so he was booked in for a Ct scan with contrast. Since the contrast the following day he ended up with a nasty UTI despite drinking lots, he was put on antibiotics, he was very poorly.
Two months later the UTI never completely resolves and he is now on his seventh lot of antibiotics and been referred to see a urologist this week. I am very concerned as he is so tired all the time and I ENCOURAGE HIM TO SLEEP WHEN HE NEEDS TOO WHICH IS OFTEN, due to be exhausted through lack of night time sleep due to constant toilet breaks.
He is frustrated and not having the energy to do the simple things although I do assure him rest is what he needs at the moment.
I encourage him to eat well but his appetite is very hit and miss but he drinks well with no cafeine etc.
has anyone had chronic urine infections and recovered, I understand he may have an obstruction.
It is heart breaking seeing him so exhausted and I feel so lost as to how I can help him.
Please advise if you or a much loved one has been through something similar. Thankyou Lou
Two months later the UTI never completely resolves and he is now on his seventh lot of antibiotics and been referred to see a urologist this week. I am very concerned as he is so tired all the time and I ENCOURAGE HIM TO SLEEP WHEN HE NEEDS TOO WHICH IS OFTEN, due to be exhausted through lack of night time sleep due to constant toilet breaks.
He is frustrated and not having the energy to do the simple things although I do assure him rest is what he needs at the moment.
I encourage him to eat well but his appetite is very hit and miss but he drinks well with no cafeine etc.
has anyone had chronic urine infections and recovered, I understand he may have an obstruction.
It is heart breaking seeing him so exhausted and I feel so lost as to how I can help him.
Please advise if you or a much loved one has been through something similar. Thankyou Lou