Diabetes can look and feel different for women. Identifying and treating the unique symptoms and risks of women with diabetes may lead to a better quality of life.

How Diabetes Affects Women: Symptoms, Risks And More ;

Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high levels of blood glucose — also known as blood sugar — due to problems making or using the hormone insulin. Your body needs insulin to make and use energy from the carbohydrates you consume.

There are three common types ;

Type 1 diabetes: Your body can’t make insulin due to autoimmune dysfunction.

Type 2 diabetes: This is the most common and occurs when your body is unable to properly use insulin.

Gestational diabetes: This is caused by pregnancy.

Diabetes can affect people with any lifestyle and of any age, race, ethnic group, sex, or gender. The condition can often have more serious effects on women when compared to men.

Symptoms of diabetes in women ;

Women and men with diabetes may experience many of the same symptoms.

However, some symptoms are unique to women. Understanding these symptoms may help you identify diabetes and get treatment for it early.

Candida infections ;

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, can trigger the growth of fungus.

An overgrowth of yeast caused by the Candida fungus can result in vaginal or oral yeast infections. These common infections are also known as thrush.

When an infection develops in the vaginal area, symptoms can include:

vaginal itching

vaginal discharge

painful sex

soreness

Oral yeast infections often cause a white coating on the tongue and inside the mouth.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) ;

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) develop when bacteria enter the urinary tract.

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