Hi All,
I'm currently taking medication for me diabetes which causes really bad thrush. Even getting aroused hurts. It was causing cracking and bleeding. Thankfully after trying three different tablets they've put me back on the injections for it.
Has anyone else, male wise, have this happen to them? |
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Have they given you medication/cream to treat thrush? Being diabetic can make you more prone to thrush anyway especially if blood sugars aren't controlled. I'm sure you already know this but don't use any scented soaps/shower gel/bubble bath to wash with.
Hopefully some men will be along with advice for you.
Ms x |
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bad thrush with a diabetic is usually caused by high blood sugar levels. or when the levels are not being well controlled.
higher sugar levels often lead to thrush. the treatment for which are anti fugal creams such as canesten.
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Mrs here .. was given diabetic tablets to help my heart failure…I find that using a toilet wipe after every wee helps .. stops that-build up of the sugar on genitals which is what causes the thrush ..
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Whilst not a cure, taking good quality probiotics can help maintain a balance, including on the skin believe it or not. As others have explained, an excess of sugar which ultimately manifests in your skin too, and will provide a food source for fungal infection. You might also want to research whether applying topical probiotics might help, for example people used to apply live yoghurt to affected areas. If you haven’t already, you should be referred to a dermatologist. Ultimately though it is down to blood sugar level management. |
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"Have they given you medication/cream to treat thrush? Being diabetic can make you more prone to thrush anyway especially if blood sugars aren't controlled. I'm sure you already know this but don't use any scented soaps/shower gel/bubble bath to wash with.
Hopefully some men will be along with advice for you.
Ms x"
Thanks for your message. Yeah the gave me Canesten HC cream. Weirdly though, I couldn't buy the normal one over the counter because I'm not female. How bonkers is that? |
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"Whilst not a cure, taking good quality probiotics can help maintain a balance, including on the skin believe it or not. As others have explained, an excess of sugar which ultimately manifests in your skin too, and will provide a food source for fungal infection. You might also want to research whether applying topical probiotics might help, for example people used to apply live yoghurt to affected areas. If you haven’t already, you should be referred to a dermatologist. Ultimately though it is down to blood sugar level management. "
I've cut all sugars out and I still have high blood sugars because I'm not that mobile due to a disability. It's like I'm fighting a losing battle. |
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"Mrs here .. was given diabetic tablets to help my heart failure…I find that using a toilet wipe after every wee helps .. stops that-build up of the sugar on genitals which is what causes the thrush ..
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Thank You. That's good advice x |
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Typical mine has returned swollen head of penis and can’t retract foreskin without splitting skin been clear for 4 months too blood sugars are fine it’s due to the dagaglyptin meds making me pass the sugar through my urine  |
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"Typical mine has returned swollen head of penis and can’t retract foreskin without splitting skin been clear for 4 months too blood sugars are fine it’s due to the dagaglyptin meds making me pass the sugar through my urine "
That's the last one they put me on. I hope it clears up really soon for you and I feel your pain
Thankfully mine has cleared up and I'm back on the Trulicity injections. Hopefully I've seen the last of it. |
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By *olf and RedCouple 2 weeks ago
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I've cut all sugars out and I still have high blood sugars because I'm not that mobile due to a disability. It's like I'm fighting a losing battle. "
Do you have a diabetic specialist nurse or GP at your surgery , as might be worth another chat to see if your actual diabetic meds need reviewing. Like others have said, recurrent Thrush is often a sign of high blood sugars. Or even asked to be referred to your local Community Diabetic Clinic as they do specialise in it and can help a lot.
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I've cut all sugars out and I still have high blood sugars because I'm not that mobile due to a disability. It's like I'm fighting a losing battle.
Do you have a diabetic specialist nurse or GP at your surgery , as might be worth another chat to see if your actual diabetic meds need reviewing. Like others have said, recurrent Thrush is often a sign of high blood sugars. Or even asked to be referred to your local Community Diabetic Clinic as they do specialise in it and can help a lot.
Red "
If you don’t have a libre blood monitoring system get one - game changer is |
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