Infections + T1D

 

infections + t1d

  • Those with type 1 diabetes are more prone to to bacterial & fungal infections

foot damage

  • Injuries to feet, plantar warts, corns, calluses, in-grown toenails etc can take longer to heal due to high glucose environment.

  • Left untreated, can lead to serious infections that may require amputation

  • Read more about Foot Care + Diabetes HERE

yeast infections

“Yeast infections are a common struggle for people with diabetes because high blood sugars can easily feed the growth of yeast. When there’s excess sugar in your blood, there will inevitably be excess sugar in your urine which leads to the overgrowth of yeast.” - Beyond Type 1

For more information on Yeast Infections + Type 1 Diabetes see this article from Beyond Type 1.