A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that grows within the urinary tract anywhere from the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and through to the urethra. Women are 10 times more likely to get a UTI than men because of their anatomy. Signs and symptoms of a UTI include: Pain or burning when you urinate, Strong-smelling urine, itching. There are other several causes to urinary tract infections improper hygiene can be the leading cause of urinary tract infections. Another leading cause, especially in people with diabetes and the elderly is urinary stasis or the bladder not fully emptying.

Diabetes has several affects on blood flow and can damage blood vessels and nerves that lead other problems in the body. Excess sugar make the body less resistant to infections and that is why poorly managed diabetes can cause frequent urinary tract infection and other infections in the body. Increased urinary tract infections (UTI) can irritate the prostate area or cause bacteria to enter the prostate and lead to prostatitis.