The Diabetes Lifestyle - Maintaining the Quality of Life
Diabetics are very susceptible to yeast infections because of glucose coming through the pores out onto the surface of the skin which provides ideal conditions for growth.
Because of the favourable conditions present any such infections which gain a "foothold" are very difficult to remove.
It appears as severe itching and irritation with red areas on the skin not dissimilar to a fungal infection. If the itching is really severe any temptation to scratch should be avoided as it only worsens the problem. Like fungal conditions it thrives on moist areas of the skin particularly where there is both some heat and perspiration.
The main method of treatment is by a variety of creams and lotions which can eradicate the infection but more often they keep it in control but it is still present and flares up when the treatment is discontinued.
Yeast infections mainly affect the area around the genitals but can afflict other areas where moisture is present. The main concern with yeast infections is the indication of poorly controlled blood sugar and this aspect should be reviewed thoroughly.
by David L Sebastien