Hi there

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes?

Yeast infection is caused by the fungus known as Candida Albicans and boils are most commonly caused by the bacteria Staphylococci.

I recently wrote an article about yeast infections which you may find here.

It does seem that people with diabetes are more prone to getting both yeast infections and boils.

In an article by Heather M. Ross entitled, "Yeast Infections with Diabetes"  the author states:  "In women with diabetes, vaginal secretions contain more glucose, or sugar, due to higher amounts of glucose in the blood. Yeast cells are nourished by this excess glucose, causing them to multiply and become a yeast infection. Also, hyperglycemia interferes with the immune functions that help prevent yeast infections. Yeast infections in women with diabetes can mean that blood glucose levels are not well-controlled or that an infection is brewing in another part of the body."

And The American Diabetes Association has this to say about boils:  

"Skin abscesses, also known as boils, are more common in people with uncontrolled diabetes. They are usually caused by bacteria, typically Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus, but the abscesses can also be caused by other bacteria. For example, MRSA (methyl-resistant Staph aureus) is a dangerous bacteria that can initially look like a boil. It is important that the boils be evaluated by a health care provider and the right antibiotic prescribed. You can develop blood infections from untreated abscesses. Staph is the most common cause of infections at insulin pump needle sites."

I hope this helps some!  Thank you for your question.