HOW ARE DIABETES AND FUNGAL INFECTION RELATED?

Your body's defence against pathogens, your immune system, is compromised when you have diabetes, which increases your risk of developing infections like thrush. Candida albicans is a fungus that causes the infection known as thrush. It's also known as a yeast infection or candidiasis. Anyone can acquire it.

For diabetics, it is a more serious problem. Diabetes results in blood sugar levels that are abnormally high. If you don't control it, it damages your body over time and fosters a yeast infection.

A wide variety of bacteria and fungi exist, on your skin and in your body. You don't typically notice their presence. They are kept at bay by a fine balance between your immune system and them. The bacteria or fungus, however, can grow out of control and cause an illness if the balance is tipped.

Your immune system is compromised by diabetes because it changes the cells that normally fight pathogens. Your body will find it more challenging to defend and heal itself as a result. You become more prone to infections, such as thrush, as a result.

Sugar is the source of energy for yeast. Your blood sugar levels could spike if your diabetes is not well-controlled. Especially in the vaginal area, this increase in sugar has the potential to cause yeast overgrowth. Your body might develop a yeast infection as a result.

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels may reduce your risk of infection. You should routinely get checked for vaginal yeast infections if you have diabetes.

Due to the limited number of expensive over-the-counter (OTC) "anti-fungal" medications, treating a yeast infection can be challenging. Additionally, a particular antifungal treatment might be ineffective while the next one on the shelf is. It might take some trial and error to find the medicine that works the best for your body.

Reduce your blood sugar levels first. If your yeast infections are frequent and recurrent, talk to your doctor to figure out what's causing them. Changing your diabetes medication can do wonders! No antifungal treatment will help a yeast infection unless you also bring your blood sugar levels under control.