How to Treat Thrush As a Diabetic

Thrush is an infection of the mouth that occurs when an overabundance of sugars in the blood causes the pH to fluctuate, allowing a yeast called Candida to grow out of control. Because diabetics often experience fluctuations in blood sugar and pH level, they're more susceptible to developing thrush. Treating thrush in diabetic patients is similar to thrush treatment for non-diabetic patients.

Things You'll Need

• Apple cider vinegar
• Acidophilus capsules

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Instructions

How to Treat Thrush As a Diabetic

• 1

  Reduce sweets and carbohydrates in your diet. Diabetics are no strangers to watching what they eat, but sometimes it's just too tempting to splurge. Try keeping a meal diary to examine your eating habits and help identify "problem foods."

• 2

  Work to better control your blood sugar. Because thrush is caused by an overabundance of sugars in the blood, keeping your blood sugar as close as possible to your target glucose will help to reduce the occurrence of thrush. Talk to your doctor about what you can do to stay within your target glucose range.

• 3

  Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a half cup of warm water. Stir together and use as a mouth rinse up to four times a day. This simple solution of water and apple cider vinegar helps to restore the natural pH balance of your mouth and temporarily relieves the pain and itching associated with thrush.

• 4

  Discuss with your doctor if taking an anti-fungal medication is right for you. Doctors often prescribe anti-fungal medications to treat thrush in patients with weakened immune systems. As a diabetic, this means you. Discuss with your doctor the benefits of taking an oral anti-fungal to treat your thrush.

• 5

  Take acidophilus capsules or eat yogurt with live acidophilus cultures to help restore the balance of good and bad bacteria in your body. Acidophilus capsules can be found in your local health food store or in the health and wellness section of your local supermarket.