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Sunday, November 23, 2008 DaveH asks

Q: has anyone diabetes & incontinence mainley nocturnal?

I have type 2 diabetes and like a drink or two if I am really tired and go to bed early have a tendency to wake up in a very wet bed.Have used external catheters and to my horror found I have produced over 2 litres overnight!Does anyone have the same problem I am starting to feel very alone and noone to either tell or discuss.

 

 

Yours

 

DaveH

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11/25/08 11:05pm

Unfortunately, both urinary incontinence and diabetes often coexist in the same person. Here's some info for you:

 

Incontinence and Diabetes

http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/45/2789/diabetes/

 

Also, let's hope you hear from other community members who might be dealing with problems similar to yours.

 

Best of luck.  - MG

 

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