Sugar intake and fungal infection with candida

Fungal infection with the yeast candida is a common complication within healthcare, especially of elderly people. A particularly susceptible group is patients with diabetes, a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

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Responds to queries received from Swedish healthcare and social service providers, or governmental organisations. Queries have a limited scope and the process is designed to enable a more rapid response, typically within two to three months. Reports are based on systematic reviews, that are identified through structured searches and critically appraised for risk of bias.

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Does reduced sugar intake decrease the risk for candida infection according to scientific studies?

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