Diabetes does make it difficult to heal these infections.
Antibiotics will after a period of time, alter the balance of the "good
and bad" bacteria in the body. If you have been taking
antibiotics for a number of years, that could be enough to offset this
balance. The candida (a yeast or fungus) is not usually
problematic (in fact candida is in all of us), but when it
overpopulates, then it causes an infection. Older folks are
at a risk for this "thrush" infection due to weakened immune systems,
and diabetics as well are at an increased risk.
What you can do is
1 - keep the mouth as clean as possible, rinsing several times a
day, removing and cleaning dentures if you have them as well.
2 - medications are available, I hope your doc has tried these -
nystatin liquid that you swish in the mouth to get full coverage of the
affected area, troches that are like lozenges that you will suck on,
and Diflucan (fluconazole) is excellent for thrush/yeast infections .
3 - VERY important -be sure that your diabetes is in good
control. This will lessen the risk for candida to
overgrow.
4 - Alcohol, too much fat on the body, and too much sugar intake
will weaken the immune system. Be sure that the doc checks your
immune system and improves that area of your health - for good
nutrition, see the following:
http://www.thebody.com/cria/spring02/nutrition_immunity.html
5 - You may need to do the course of anti thrush/yeast/fungal med
for a time and then use it on a regular basis, for example once a month
or whatever the doc is willing to order.
http://www.medicineonline.com/encyclopedia/C/Candidiasis-Yeast-Infection
Good luck, you must be miserable.
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