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Permalink Reply by Kristin on September 27, 2008 at 1:56pm

Yes, Amy, you're right that there is a relationship between high blood sugars and yeast infections. Once your blood sugar comes down, it should go away.

I find that even a couple days of really high blood sugars can cause me to have a yeast infection. So it's a good idea to always have some Monistat at home.

Once you find the right methods for controlling your blood sugar, it shouldn't be a problem! But I know how overwhelming this can all seem at first.... so take care and keep us posted on how you are doing!!!

Permalink Reply by amy on September 27, 2008 at 5:39pm

Hi Kristin,
Thanks for your support. When I did use the monistat before i was diagnosed it subsided for about 2 days. Then it was just as bad as it could be all over again. So for now I figure I should just hold off on buying any more because the relief period is so brief. I assume it'll get a lot better once my bs comes down. I started the insulin only last night for the first time. This mornings bs was better. But it seemed to creep up again throughout the day. I only can hope and pray with more shots and as time passes I'll get better.

Thank You,
Amy:)

Permalink Reply by Sarah S. on September 29, 2008 at 5:03am

Yeast infections occur because we have so much extra food for the yeast to eat and make more yeast. Once there's less for them to slurp up from your bloodstream, it'll be easier for your body to fight it off. You may still want to do an OTC medication once you're all the way in range for the most part as it will probably work a whole lot better then. In the meantime, an external relief cream will help with the symptoms and help you stay more comfortable.

In my experience, they always tend to be worse when it's hot and sticky out so I've resigned myself to staying in air conditioning during the summer and that has helped a lot. Get used to changing your underwear at least once or twice a day, too.

When I was diagnosed, I had the worst yeast infection of my life (and I've had some doozies, let me tell ya). It's one of the telltale signs that one has uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes.

Please do stay in touch and let us know how it all goes...

-Sarah

Permalink Reply by ChristyFricks on October 4, 2008 at 7:39am

I was just about to post about this! Uuuuggghhh...

Permalink Reply by Colorado on October 12, 2008 at 4:38pm

Amy, yes, when your blood sugars are in control you will get them less often, but diabetics are definitly prone to them. I have been a diabetic for 25 years now. Last year I had a real problem with them again and my gyno recommened a probiotic and I also take one diflucan once a month.

Permalink Reply by Diana Louise on October 12, 2008 at 4:57pm

I definitely get yeast infections when my blood sugar runs high, or the morning after drinking. There are some great ways to prevent yeast infections and to treat them naturally that have helped me. The first thing I do is cut down on how much sugar (even fruit) I eat for a few days. I also eat yogurt and/or take acidophilus supplements orally as vaginal suppositories. Acidophilus and yogurt have a host of good bacteria that live in the intestine and vagina and keep yeast from growing out of control. There are also herbal suppositories sold at natural food stores that are an alternative to monistat. I just prefer to use natural means!

Permalink Reply by Jackie on October 15, 2008 at 10:02am

I had a couple about a month after diagnosis, when I was finally getting everything in range. I also was getting lots of colds and my eczema went bonkers, too. I think I had some kind of "back ot normal" rebound or something. So just be on teh look out for that. I haven't had one since, so once things are in good control for a while, you might not get them as much.

Permalink Reply by Diabolical Diabetic on March 7, 2009 at 9:14am

Try Azo Yeast. It's a homeopathic medicine in the feminine care aisle. You take 1 a day to prevent yeast infections and 3 a day when you've got one. I just recently tried it after battling yeast infections, and it's worked WONDERS. I was a skeptic, especially since I eat yogurt every single day, and still get them, but it worked really well for me. It's about $5 for a box of 60. Good luck everyone!

Permalink Reply by Denise Suzanne Grant on December 25, 2010 at 8:03pm

I have one of these yeast infections now.. so thanks for the advice.. I'll certainly try that Azo Yeast. Thank you everyone. xx