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Oral Thrush

Sharrryn

Well-Known Member
Messages
196
Location
Australia
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
As many diabetics get I have got a case of oral thrush at the moment. Got Nilstat oral drops which contain nystatin and sucrose. As it's in the back of my throat I'll need to swallow it per instructions - One ml four times a day.
The chemist though was adamant that diabetics should not swallow it as the sucrose could raise blood sugar. I don't think such a small amount will make a huge difference and my endo said it's fine to take. Anyone else had oral thrush and how long did it take to clear up. Makes me feel generally unwell also.
 
Man your in the wars these days

Sorry can't help with the oral thrush but so long as you take the treatment as perscribed then I would think it should clear up an week or so, that is at a guess.

Yeah I have had friends in the past that have had oral thrush and it can make you feel genrally unwell.

Take care.
 
So 4ml in total? I'd swallow (insert your own smutty joke if need be).
 
Thank you
 
kitedoc said:
From what I can gather the liquid is reported as 33% sugar. Over 5 days or so is it that important?
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Not a big deal really. I'll just deal with it. I need to get it resolved. If my sugars get a bit higher on the med I'll just correct.
 
Daibell said:
Hi. Is your blood sugar under reasonable control anyway as thrush can be caused by high BS but not usually the oral kind of thrush
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Blood sugar up and down a bit due to my gastroparesis but overall not too bad. I'm under stress which doesn't help my immune system anyway. It all contributes I guess.
 
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