There are so many things to be concerned about when self-managing your diabetes. Bacteria are another one to add to the list. There are several infections that are common in people with diabetes. Bacteria are responsible, along with viruses, for infections that often result in serious complications for the diabetic. These infections may be little more than an annoyance for the non-diabetic.

Diabetes weakens the immune system and makes the body more prone to infections and illnesses. When blood sugar is not controlled in a person with diabetes, bacteria has an ideal breeding ground, making treatment of any bacterial infection more expensive and more difficult to get under control.

What are the most Common Bacterial Infections Diabetes Causes?

This list is not meant to be inclusive, or even to include the most serious infections seen with diabetes. Bacteria causes much more serious infections than these, but not as …