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Avoiding Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) In Type 2's

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

The researchers also found insulin affects the cell surface of E. coli in ways that may help protect the bacteria against antibiotics .

Karolina Klosowka, researcher said in a prepared statement "Based on our observations, it appears that insulin with glucose affects the growth and some of the surface characteristics of E. coli that correlate with its ability to cause urinary tract infections."

"These findings bring a new perspective in helping to understand why patients with type 2 diabetes and females with gestational diabetes have a higher incidence of urinary tract infections," Klosowka said

Source: Diabetes In Control.com.