Yeast Infections and Diabetes
I can’t tell you how much information I’ve read on how to miraculously get rid of yeast infections. At one time or another, most women will get one. This is especially true in the case of a diabetic female since out of control blood sugar levels increases the chances of recurrent yeast infections.
So, the first thing to controlling yeast infections is to try to control your diabetes which means taking meds as prescribed and staying close as possible to the recommended diet for you. As mentioned before, there are many miraculous cure-alls but only a few medically recommended suggestions such as:
• Keep vaginal area clean and dry.
• Use mild soap – not heavily perfumed. And remember to wash all remaining soapy residue from the private area.
• Not only do you need to avoid perfumed soap, but scented toilet paper as well as deodorized tampons.
• When using the toilet, don’t wipe from the buttocks area to the vaginal area. This spreads bacteria. Always start at the vagina and wipe backwards.
• Avoid douching as much as possible. Douching disturbs the normal chemical balance of the vagina and even spreads other type of infections to the uterus and fallopian tubes, possibly resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Sometimes, no matter what you do, you’ll get a yeast infection. Especially if one of the following is true of your situation:
• Have you started some kind of hormone therapy (such as birth control pills) or are you pregnant? Both cause the estrogen levels to rise thereby affecting the yeast you have in your body.
• Do you have a disease/condition such as cancer or diabetes that affects how well the body fights infections?
• Are you taking medicines that upset the balance between yeast and bacteria in the vagina, such as antibiotics?
But what if your husband is the diabetic and not you? Is there reason for concern then? Yes. Dr. Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D. says, “Many people are under the impression that only women get genital yeast infections, but men get them too. Prolonged antibiotic use increases the risk of a yeast infection.
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Great tips! Thrush is a nightmare when you have it. Another tip that helps me get over it quicker is wearing cotton only undies. Cotton undies help the skin breath and to avoid sweating which can make the itching worse. The undies may not be as pretty but it helps with thrush for sure!
That's so true. Good point, thanks!
This is great information that will help many a diabetic. You have every aspect of this covered including the every day care to prevent this infection from happening. You also have the treatment that can help and suggestions that both partners be treated.
Evelyn Guzman
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