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Hi. if recurring boils are due to underlying conditions such as diabetes, would taking medication for lowering blood sugar help to eliminate the boils ? or further antibiotics would be needed?
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You are right.: Getting controlled sugar would allow the white blood cells to perform better and reduce the recurrence of boils. Good hygiene is also important. Antibiotics may not be needed then.
Answered 4/16/2020
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Yes: Optomizing blood sugar will prevent further boils and help current ones heal
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