Diabetes and Yeast InfectionsToo Bloody Sweet - Page 1 | Page 2Do you have diabetes? Even if you don't have diabetes - when your body isn't able to process sugar the way it should, yeast can grow and multiply - causing you many health problems.
You may be treating your symptoms, but without you knowing it, your sugary blood is working against you.
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The most common yeast infection signs are severe, intense itching in and around the vaginal and genital areas. The vaginal tissues are often red
and swollen. Even the surrounding areas and tissues may be irritated. Sometimes, women have vaginal discharge. Usually, it is
odorless and a whitish colour. The texture and appearance can be a little like cottage cheese. You may feel pain or burning when going
to the bathroom.
Many women experience soreness, expecially during sexual intercourse.
Often times, symptoms of a yeast infection can go untreated because women are too embarassed or self-conscious to talk about it. This can lead to a problem with Candida and chronic yeast infections. What many women don't know, is that recurrent and unresolved vaginal yeast infections can be a complication of diabetes. The diabetes and yeast infections connection is often overlooked. Diabetes is when your blood sugar level is above 126. There are 3 types of diabetes. Type 1 makes up 5-10% of diagnoses cases. In Type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cell's that make the insulin. The insulin controls the blood glucose in the body. Therefore, people with type 1 diabetes must have insulin delivered by injection or a pump. This type of diabetes is not preventable. It tends to be from autoimmune, genetic, or environmental factors. Type 2 diabetes affects 90-95% of all people with diabetes. Usually, it begins as insulin resistance. This means that the cells don't use insulin properly. Gradually, the pancreas loses it's ability to produce insulin. Older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity all are factors. Diabetes and yeast infections can often occur during pregancy. This third type of diabetes is called gestational diabetes. It develops during pregnancy and often ends with pregnancy. Unfortunately, diabetes often goes undiagnosed. It's symptoms seem harmless and people often ignore them. Some diabetes symptoms include:
Some recent studies show that early detection and treatment of diabetes, help decrease the chances of diabetes complications later on. Almost 3 out of 4 women will experience a yeast infection, but if you have diabetes, your chances are even higher. Diabetes and yeast infections can go together. The vagina is already a moist, warm place that supports yeast overgrowth. If you add in excess sugar, the vagina becomes an ideal place for yeast to thrive. Therefore, uncontrolled blood sugars can equal chronic yeast infections. If you have uncontrolled or poorly managed diabetes, you are at a higher risk for yeast infection signs because yeast overgrowth can occur if your blood sugar level is too high. This type of complications of uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause problems, but diabetes and yeast infections often remain a silent problem that go undiagnosed and untreated. Related pages:
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is the parent site of www.yeastandyourhealth.com Points to Ponder1. You can get rid of your yeast troubles and get healthy. It is just a matter of time.2. Goal is to keep enough friendly bacteria in you to keep 'bad' yeast under control. 3. Kill the yeast, don't cause more, and eat healthy. 4. Raise your overall health - boost your immune system. 5. Cleansing programs can help you heal, boost immunity and kill yeast. 6. Maintain your health with supplements, diet and lifestyle. |
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