What Infections Are You at Risk for With Diabetes?

People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections, as high blood sugar levels can weaken a person's immune system defenses. In addition, some diabetes-related health issues, such as nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the extremities, increase the body's vulnerability to infection. Here's what to know.

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Real Life With Diabetes Avoiding Diabetes-Related Infections People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections, as high blood sugar levels can weaken a person's immune system defenses. In addition, some diabetes-related health issues, such as nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the extremities, increase the body's vulnerability to infection. Here's what to know. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT Ways to Protect Your Feet If You Have Diabetes READ NOW  › How Processed Foods Can Affect Your Health READ NOW  › Symptoms of Insulin Resistance READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Real Life With Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.