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06/18/09 11:48 AM

"What is Systemic Yeast Infection, how is it diagnosed, and how is it treated?"
Asked By: lily72  
Category: Women's Issues

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I am Type II diabetic and have done a little reading on Systemic Yeast Infection and some of the symptoms could possibly fit a couple that I have. I do want to learn more about it.

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06/23/09 11:09 AM

Hello Lily72; The systemic circulation is the portion of the cardiovascular system which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart, to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The term is contrasted with pulmonary circulation. Pulmonary circulation is the portion of the cardiovascular system which carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart. All involved with your circulation. High blood glucose increases the risk of UTIs caused by bacteria. The bacteria candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the candida/bacteria species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Candidiasis encompasses infections that range from oral thrush, vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases. Candida infections of the latter category are also referred to as candidemia and are usually confined to severely immunocompromised persons, such as cancer, transplant, and AIDS patients. Infections of this 'Candida' causing local inflammation and discomfort are common in many. These bacterial infections attributable to the presence of the opportunistic pathogens of the genus Candida, Candidiasis describes a number of different disease syndromes that often differ in their causes and outcomes. Commonly referred to as a yeast infection, it is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis. So, that's is technical info on UTI, diagnosis must be done by your (P)personal (C)care (P)physician/OB/GYN or EndoMD. Due to the nature of the bacteria, the appropriate treatment must be tailored to the bacteria. Bacteria grows much faster and better in high glucose conditions. Consequently, the infection-stress in your body is also indicated in you BG levels. Back to basics ABC's to reduce risks: A1C<7%, BP<130/80, LDL<100mg/dl, HDL>50mg/dl, if you smoke/stop. Hope this helps, thanks for asking. Signs of UTI-urinate often,pain,chills,fever. Sue
Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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