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Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar (glucose) can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your nerves, especially in the legs and feet.

How Diabetes Can Affect Bladder Control

Over time, diabetes can damage the nerves that control the bladder. In both men and women, this can lead to an overactive bladder.