Diabetes and recurring Candida; yes, there is a link between the two. Candida is the organism responsible for yeast infections, a very uncomfortable and sometimes lethal condition.
Candida is a special concern for people with a compromised immune system, where it causes the most concern.
Candida and Sugar
Like most yeasts, candida thrives on sugar. Unfortunately for diabetics, high blood glucose feeds the Candida, causing it to flourish a little too well.
Now Candida albicans is naturally present in most people, in the digestive system. The problem is when the yeast gets out of control and migrates to other parts of the body. The extra blood glucose that is part and parcel of diabetes provides an ideal medium of transport.
By the way, diabetes is not the only condition that can help spread the yeast. The Candida is out of control due to an underlying imbalance in the body. Most of the times this happens due to lowered immunity. This can be due to another illness, poor health in general, medications, etc.
Diabetes and Recurring Candida
A yeast infection is definitely uncomfortable, to say the least. There are ways you can minimize the effects of diabetes and recurring Candida, and as you probably can guess, it starts with your diet.
Because high blood sugar is part of diabetes, the first step is to starve the yeast by not providing them with extra glucose.
If you have an immediate problem with Candida, you may have to get a prescription antifungal to eliminate the excess in your body.
The next step would be to strengthen your body’s immune system. This can include supplements such as vitamins and other holistic methods. Exercise also falls into this arena; the healthier you can get your body in general, the better chance your body has of fighting off recurring Candida.
Other Resources and Information
- You can read about Candida albicans on Wikipedia
- Take a look at foods you may want to avoid if you have a problem with diabetes and recurring Candida.
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