Diabetes and Yeast Infection
According to a research done in 2013, there is a significant link between vaginal yeast infection and high blood sugar level. The study focused mainly on women as well as kids who are suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
Another study done in 2014, found that women who have Type 2 Diabetes have higher risk of yeast infection. However, it is not clear whether this is a result of the higher blood sugar levels or other factors.
Yeast feeds on sugar. If your diabetes is not controlled, then your blood sugar level can increase to unhealthy levels. Such increase in your sugar can lead to the growth of yeast, specifically in the vagina. As a result, your body can develop a yeast infection.
Maintaining your blood sugar level can help to minimize the risk of infection. If you are suffering from diabetes, you can go for periodic screening of your vaginal. When left undetected, the yeast infection can lead to more serious health complications.
