Yeast overgrowth resulting in an infection of the skin, nails, genitals is a potential concern for diabetics. Those who have poorly controlled blood sugar levels are at an increased risk of developing a fungal infection and may have a harder time fighting it off.
What’s worse, an area that has already been colonized once is more prone to getting reinfected!
So, fungal rashes and itching can be an uncomfortable part of life for many. However, it is treatable even for diabetics.
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Treatment for Fungal Infections
Most diabetics who get a fungal infection will end up with Candida albicans, which is fond of warm, moist areas of the skin. A good way to control and prevent this infection from settling in is to keep all of your skin folds dry and clean throughout the day. You may need to go to some extra effort during the hot months, but it is worth it to fight the infection.
Medications
No matter what, it’s important to visit your doctor for an exam and diagnosis. The standard treatment for a fungal infection is an antifungal cream or suppository applied daily for up to seven days. If this doesn’t work, the Candida may have developed a resistance to the medication. In this case, the next step is an oral antifungal medication.
Home Treatment
You may also want to try eating about eight ounces of yogurt daily, which has been shown to help promote a healthy balance of good bacteria. Some also apply coconut oil, tea tree oil, and oil of oregano to a skin rash. Be sure to use it lightly and mix the tea tree oil and oil of oregano with a neutral base oil so that these oils don’t burn.
Finally, try to keep your blood sugar levels under control. It may be necessary to visit with your doctor for more help if your levels are chronically elevated, but this can prevent fungal growth and allows your immune system to work better.
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Diabetes and yeast infections: What you need to know. URL Link. Accessed September 20, 2017.
Skin Complications. URL Link. Accessed September 20, 2017.
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