Can Diabetes Cause Yeast Infection?

Yeast is a type of fungal infection. This infection can occur in the mouth, feet, or genital area, but vaginal yeast infection is the most common. 3 out of every 4 women have to face yeast infection sometime in their lifetime. Yeast infection is also known as candidiasis. Although a yeast infection can happen due to many reasons, diabetes can be considered the main reason for yeast infection. The risk of yeast infection can increase manifold due to diabetes, but the treatment of yeast infection is possible.

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Today in this article, you will know in detail about yeast infections caused due to diabetes -

Relationship between diabetes and yeast infection
How does diabetes increase the risk of yeast infection?
Treatment of yeast infection in diabetes
Ways to prevent yeast infection in diabetes
Takeaway

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Relationship between diabetes and yeast infection

If a person's immune system is weak, then the possibility of infection due to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast in the body increases. During a study conducted in 2018, data from about 3 lakh people were collected, in which it was found that people suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes were more prone to yeast infection than normal people. Even in people with diabetes, its symptoms can increase faster than in other people. Furthermore, the infection can be difficult to treat. On the other hand, if the infection is not cured, then due to this many problems can also arise.

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How does diabetes increase the risk of yeast infection?

If diabetes is not treated properly, then the risk of a yeast infection increases manifold and also takes a serious form. Yeast infection due to diabetes can be due to the following reasons -

Disturbances in the immune system

The sugar level increases in diabetes and when the sugar level is high, the immunity starts to weaken. In such a situation, the body is not able to fight against the yeast infection and due to this, the symptoms of infection keep on increasing continuously. Diabetes can make it difficult to prevent and get rid of yeast infections. Yeast infection can take a serious form in type 2 diabetes.

High levels of glycogen

Glycogen levels also increase in people with diabetes. Glycogen is a polysaccharide, that the body uses to store glucose. Excess glycogen in the vaginal area increases the amount of acidity there. According to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2009, yeast infection starts increasing in this stage.

Frequent infections

Once a yeast infection occurs, the chances of its recurring increase manifold. Yeast infection can also happen again and again due to not being able to control diabetes properly.

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Treatment of yeast infection in diabetes

Once the doctor confirms that the patient has a yeast infection, it can be treated in the following ways -

In the beginning, doctors recommend using antifungal creams. This cream needs to be applied to the affected area for about 7 days.
If there is no relief from the cream, then the doctor can give an antifungal medicine like fluconazole to eat.

Ways to prevent yeast infection in diabetes

Even though diabetes can increase the risk of yeast infection, yeast infection can also be prevented in diabetes with the help of some measures -

To prevent yeast infection in diabetes, first of all, the blood sugar level has to be kept under control.
For this, take more fiber and consume carbohydrates in less quantity.
Drink a sufficient amount of water.
Consume foods rich in probiotics like yogurt.
Do exercise and yoga daily.
Take medicines to reduce diabetes from time to time.
Wear cotton and loose underwear.
Keep the vagina clean and dry.
Avoid using chemical and fragrance products.

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Takeaway

Yeast infection is very common, especially in people with diabetes, but keeping blood sugar levels under control can reduce the risk of yeast infection. Therefore, if someone has diabetes, then keep checking for yeast infection from time to time. Along with this, even if yeast infection occurs due to diabetes, then it must be treated because untreated yeast infection can be serious.

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