What Causes Yeast Infections?
7. Uncontrolled Diabetes
High blood sugar can cause yeast overgrowth in the vagina. Many diabetics have periodic screenings for yeast infections. Carefully regulating your blood sugar levels may reduce your risk. When diabetics do develop yeast infections, the symptoms can accelerate more quickly and be harder to treat.
Poorly controlled diabetes with high blood sugar levels leads to an increased risk of severe and frequent infections. Higher levels of glycogen in diabetics can increase acidity in the vagina, which in turn can prompt yeast overgrowth. Recurring infections are more likely in diabetics.
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