If you are a diabetic the chances of you developing a yeast
infection improve dramatically. There is something about the
inconsistencies in your blood sugar levels that makes you more
prone to the uncomfortable vaginal infection.
Because the diabetes also impedes your bodies natural
ability to heal, recovering from a yeast infection may take
longer then it will for someone who does not have diabetes.
Experts claim that the key to preventing reoccurring vaginal
yeast infections is properly manageing your blood sugar levels,
good genital hygiene, and wearing clothing that won’t trigger a
yeast infection. Some women have had success treating their
vaginal yeast infection by swabbing their vagina with tea tree
oil. Swapping your sexy Lycra underwear for a pair of plain
white cotton undies will go along way in preventing future
yeast infections. Resist the urge to sit around in your wet
bathing suit when you finish swimming, take a shower, dry off,
and change into clean clothes. Making sure that your underwear
is clean and completely dry when you put it on will help
prevent future yeast infection. Changing your underwear in the
middle of the day will also go along way in prevent vaginal
yeast infections. Avoid using toilet paper and tampons that are
perfumed or that have patterns and designs printed on them.
Managing your blood sugar levels requires that you think
very carefully about what you are eating and when. Selecting
the right types of food will go along ways to maintaining a
balanced blood sugar level and will also help prevent a future
yeast infection. One of the things you can do to help control
your blood surger is to work with your doctor and establish a
meal plan that will keep your insulin at a safe and consistent
range. Avoid eating any foods that are heavy in saturated fats.
Achieving your optimal weight will also make managing your
blood sugar levels an easier task, reducing your weight can be
done by reducing your calorie intake.
Because there are different stages of diabetes, each
individual needs to know what type of diabetes they have before
they can put together a dietary plan. People who have type one
diabetes need to make sure they balance the amount of
carbohydrates they consume with the amount of insulin they are
on, and they’re daily physical activity. If you have type two
diabetes you need to make sure you eat a diet that is low on
calories so that you can start reducing your overall weight.
People who have type two diabetes need to decrease the amount
of carbohydrates they eat and eat foods such as almonds, peanut
butter, and walnuts.
If you go to a doctor after developing a yeast infection
make sure you discuss how any anti-fungal treatments you take
will affect your diabetes.
If you have diabetes you should be aware that you are at a
greater risk for an oral yeast infection. Lowering the level of
your blood sugar will also help prevent eye disease, heart
disease, gum disease, and some nerve damage.