What is the Link Between Yeast Infections and Diabetes?
Transcript LISA CLARK: I’m Lisa Clark. Welcome and thanks for joining us for this webcast. Yeast infections are a problem every woman should be aware of. Studies show that nearly three out of every four women will experience this condition at least once. But women with diabetes are at even higher risk and it’s even more important for them to keep in contact with their doctors. Today we’ll find out the link between diabetes and yeast infections and what extra precautions women with diabetes should take for prevention and for treatment. Joining me to discuss this topic we have two gynecologists: Dr. Gloria Bachmann, welcome. GLORIA BACHMANN, MD: Thank you. LISA CLARK: Dr. Joseph Apuzzio, welcome to you. And also diabetes expert Dr. Gerald Bernstein. Thank you all for being here. I want to start with the link between diabetes and yeast infections, Dr. Bernstein. Why does diabetes increase the risk for developing these? GERALD BERNSTEIN, MD: It’s important to understand what an elevated bl
Participants: Gloria Bachmann, MD – University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ Joseph Apuzzio, MD – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Gerald Bernstein, MD – Beth Israel Medical Center, NY Webcast Transcript: Recorded Live: March 12 2002 LISA CLARK: I’m Lisa Clark. Welcome and thanks for joining us for this webcast. Yeast infections are a problem every woman should be aware of. Studies show that nearly three out of every four women will experience this condition at least once. But women with diabetes are at even higher risk and it’s even more important for them to keep in contact with their doctors. Today we’ll find out the link between diabetes and yeast infections and what extra precautions women with diabetes should take for prevention and for treatment. Joining me to discuss this topic we have two gynecologists: Dr. Gloria Bachmann, welcome. GLORIA BACHMANN, MD: Thank you. LISA CLARK: Dr. Joseph Apuzzio, welcome to you.
LISA CLARK: I’m Lisa Clark. Welcome and thanks for joining us for this webcast. Yeast infections are a problem every woman should be aware of. Studies show that nearly three out of every four women will experience this condition at least once. But women with diabetes are at even higher risk and it’s even more important for them to keep in contact with their doctors. Today we’ll find out the link between diabetes and yeast infections and what extra precautions women with diabetes should take for prevention and for treatment. Joining me to discuss this topic we have two gynecologists: Dr. Gloria Bachmann, welcome. GLORIA BACHMANN, MD: Thank you. LISA CLARK: Dr. Joseph Apuzzio, welcome to you. And also diabetes specialist Dr. Gerald Bernstein. Thank you all for being here. I want to start with the link between diabetes and yeast infections, Dr. Bernstein. Why does diabetes increase the risk for developing these? GERALD BERNSTEIN, MD: It’s important to understand what an elevated blood glu
