[angelic]

Yeast infections ... was how I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two months ago. I kept having yeast infections every month (during pms) and when I went to my ob-gyn they said that the reason was most likely because I had sugar in my urine & my glucose level was abnormal. I went to my PCD and he diagnosed me with type 1 and said that was the reason why I had recurring YIs. Its true though, because ever since I've been on insulin and counting my carbs, I haven't had a yeast infection in two months. However let me break yeast infection down & give some home remedies
Yeast infections occur when taking antibiotics, wearing tight fitting non-breathable clothes, which keep in moisture and heat. Multiple sclerosis, diabetes, PMS, obesity, and pregnancy. Here are some things that you can do to help with YI and prevent it:
1.) yeast (candida / bad yeast)- thrives off of sugar. You want to starve those yeasts , so if you have severe YIs cut out the sugar & eliminate them!
2.) Eat PLAIN yogurt that has the active culture acidophilus... It helps the good bacteria and gives it a fighting chance against bad yeast. If your situation is severe ... Try dipping a tampon into the yogurt and insert it or wipe some yogurt on the outside. Do not leave it on/in too long or you'd have the opposite effect, since yeast loves moisture.
3.) GARLIC- yeast hates garlic . If you can't find ways to add garlic to your cooking or menu, get the tablets.
4.) apple cider vinegar :MOTHER. You can either use it internally or externally. Apple cider vinegar is really strong so please do not apply it directly to the skin. It will kill the bacteria but it will also burn you ( and from my experience ... It stung like heck!) try adding it to your bath water or put some in a spray bottle with the majority of the percentage being water. It is important that the vinegar have the mother, as this is more natural and less processed. Never use plain, white vinegar! This actually feeds the yeast instead of killing it.
5.) wear cotton panties.

Since this topic is on GB... the best and only cure that really was successful ... and has kept YIs away for me especially being a diabetic... is keep your sugar undercontrolled!

[aci]

I've been type 2 for many years under good control until one day I get a raging yeast infect and vision goes haywire. My ac1 jumped several points. Once under control all neg symptoms disappeared and vision is okay. This was a lesson in control for me -- I have to be mindful of the power of this disease.

[melstar76]

Yes yeast I know now this is where the problem extends from but no cream helps my blood sugar is 19,1 at the moment and hasn't come down I need help

[forrah123]

I have never done the same thing

[hawewalsh]

delete.

[bemugg124]

I agree with yogurt to your day

[kellbell0818]

My a1c was 16%. Imagine those yeast infections :/

[smirenshaw]

For years I would suffer from yeast infections and no one ever associated them with diabetes. Every time I would require antibiotics for whatever reason, 3 days was about the extent of my treatment until the YI would check in. Also, I went through some long periods where the corners of my mouth would become sore and then crack and bleed. God help me if I had a dentist appointment during that time. Everything was blood sugar related. It was actually at a new dentist where they prescribed antibiotics-and I asked if I could get a script for diflucan with that-that someone finally listened. The tech excused herself and came back with a paper with Acidophilus written on it. She remembered another patient who had the same problem and called her to see what she took. Now whenever I require an antibiotic I take two acidophilus per one antibiotic. My mouth has remained crack/pain free and I don't suffer the YI's anymore. You can purchase acidophilus at the drugstore, health food, etc. I've used different ones with no preference at this point. My mother recently had some surgery and the doctor was explaining the system balancing issues and I mentioned my use of Acidophilus and he jumped right in and said EXACTLY! I knew it worked but it felt good to have a health professional acknowledge it. Still struggling with my BG levels but that was a big issue for me. If I even get a "thought" of an impending YI, I start my Acidophilus!

[type1rachelle]

I get YIs about 3x a year. you "spill" sugar in your urine whenever your BG is at or above 160-180mg/dL - I don't know about you guys but this happens almost everyday for me, though it's relatively short lived. I typically get them the most after being sick. The virus/sickness/whatever jacks up my BGs and sure enough, a week after finally feeling better, I get hit with a YI.

Diflucan is like gold to me. I pop one of these pills (Rx only - my gyn calls it in for me) at the first sign of one, and I'm usually fine within a couple of days as long as I keep things very clean down there, wear cotton underwear, up the probiotics (for those who can't have dairy, anything fermented - sourkraut, kimchi, etc. - also has probiotics, and you can also take them in pill form), etc.

Also, just a note - if you require antibiotics for anything, up the probiotics prophylactically to protect you against the subsequent YI.

[patmil]

Hi. I have always been suseptable to yeast infections, could not take the pill etc. 12 years ago I just couldn't get rid of a infection after visiting the doctor and taking the medication. Went back to the Dr. and she decided to test my blood and I had a reading of 16!!!! Type 2 was diagnosed. Since I have brought my blood sugar into line I very rarely get a yeast infection.