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. Here's a look at infections you're most likely to contract when you have diabetes.

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Real Life With Diabetes 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. Here's a look at infections you're most likely to contract when you have diabetes. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT The Top 5 Apps for Managing Your Diabetes READ NOW  › The Health Benefits of Ginseng for Diabetes READ NOW  › 5 Important Steps for Diabetes Foot Care 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 © 2020 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.