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I might be prediabetic and have a nasty penis yeast infection. will go to a gp to proper dx. what kind of blood/urine tests should i run before going to consultation? don't want to go only to be told to go and get my blood checked first. thanks!

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Blood tests: Are you able to order your own blood testing? Diabetes makes one more susceptible to yeast infections, so a blood sugar determination would be helpful. Of course genital yeast infections can be transmitted back and forth between untreated sex partners even in the absence of diabetes.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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A member asked:

I might be prediabetic and have a nasty penis yeast infection. will go to a gp to proper dx. what kind of blood/urine tests should i run before going to consultation? don't want to go only to be told to go and get my blood checked first. thanks!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Modi agreed

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