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[halfpint1]

all of a sudden urine comes before I have a chance to go for there is no warning. It has happen a few times today. I hope it isn't a sign of diabetes. If it continues I will see the doctor for my next appoint is in 6 weeks.

[Equuleus]

Maybe UTI?

[conlt]

Your problem could be caused by several things so I am glad that you are going to the doctor. You may want to move your appointment up, you can call them and tell them that you are having this problem. You could have a UTI, or pressure on your bladder that is causing you to be incontinent, diabetes, etc. I would put myself on a toilet schedule so you  can minimize accidents. Good luck. 

[Carmie]

You might want to get some feminine pads to wear so that you don't ruin your clothing or bedding.  I think all women have this problem on occasion.  It's very distressing.

i would mention it to your doctor as you are planning on doing.  If you have any pain, I would call for an early appointment.

[nana59]

i have the same problem....i thought it was caused by my type 2 diabetes....but have since learned that it can also be triggered by my spinal stenosis....SMH.....

[qbetzforreal]

Speak to your doctor about about urinary incontinence. 

[RedTop]

@halfpint1,

I have never known this to be a sign of diabetes.  

My mother has both bladder and bowel incontinence from time to time.   Mainly it is because of weak muscle tone at 85 years old.   Dementia may in fact play a big part because Mom no longer feels the signals from her body that she needs to go.   

I suggest you start wearing Depends to always be prepared.   Unless the doctor finds another problem causing this to happen with you, and diagnoses this as age related, it will continue to cause unpleasant surprises for you.  

[NickNack]

@halfpint1   You could possibly have a urinary tract infection (UTI).  If you still have it tomorrow I would try to go to a walk-in clinic or urgent care tomorrow and get started on an antibiotic.  

[x Hedge]

Don't wait six weeks, call Dr's office Monday to report this development. This sudden turn of events could just be a side effect of your new medicine. If it is, your Dr would likely modify your prescription. 

[Foxxee]

@halfpint1 

This is from the Mayo Clinic's website.

Factors that increase your risk of developing urinary incontinence include:

• Gender. Women are more likely to have stress incontinence. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and normal female anatomy account for this difference. However, men with prostate gland problems are at increased risk of urge and overflow incontinence.
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• Age. As you get older, the muscles in your bladder and urethra lose some of their strength. Changes with age reduce how much your bladder can hold and increase the chances of involuntary urine release.
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• Being overweight. Extra weight increases pressure on your bladder and surrounding muscles, which weakens them and allows urine to leak out when you cough or sneeze.
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• Smoking. Tobacco use may increase your risk of urinary incontinence.
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• Family history. If a close family member has urinary incontinence, especially urge incontinence, your risk of developing the condition is higher.
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• Other diseases. Neurological disease or diabetes may increase your risk of incontinence. 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808

Best to see a doctor.  Could be urinary tract infection, too.