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Diabetes is a disease that
is caused when the body does not produce or utilize insulin. Insulin is a hormone our body uses to
regulate the sugar or glucose level in our blood. Diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent
in our society although its exact cause is unknown.
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People with diabetes are
more prone to develop yeast infections because of the high glucose content in
their blood streams. If your glucose
secretions are above normal levels, all of your body’s secretions will have
abnormally high levels of glucose. Your
body tissues will stop functioning as they should, which will cause the normal
defenses of the body to malfunction and allow Candida albicans to get a
foothold and cause yeast infections. And, of course, the extra glucose in your
secretions provides the perfect food for Candida. |
When you are diabetic and are treating a yeast infection you will probably want to go with the longer treatments versus the shorter treatments. A one-day Monistat treatment, for example, will probably not do the job; you will want to opt for the seven or 14-day version.
If you are developing recurrent yeast infections and know you have diabetes, your diabetes may not be under adequate control. Try to maintain good control of your glucose levels. Talk to your doctor to determine the best way to control your glucose levels and to treat the yeast infection.
If you are experiencing chronic yeast infections and are also dealing with
v Frequent urination
v Excessive thirst
v Extreme hunger
v Unusual weight loss
v Increased fatigue
v Blurry vision
v Or irritability
It may be wise to consult your doctor and see if you may have diabetes.