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Can diabetes cause bad breath?

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Bad breath and diabetes. Often bad breath is caused by a build up of bacteria in the mouth. This is because as bacteria digest glucose or food particles, they can release foul smelling gasses. Because bacteria feed on glucose, high blood sugar levels can cause them to grow. read more

High ketone levels often cause bad breath. One of the ketones, acetone (a chemical found in nail polish), can cause your breath to smell like nail polish. When ketones rise to unsafe levels, you’re at risk of a dangerous condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). read more

Medications: Some medications cause bad breath, including antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, and certain blood pressures medications. Mouth, nose, and throat conditions: Post-nasal drip, small stones that form in the tonsils, and any infection of the nose, throat, or mouth can lead to halitosis. read more

Diabetes can cause bad breath because bad breath and diabetes are very closely related. A person who is suffering from diabetes has a different kind of breath odor. Halitosis is the odor caused by bad breath, but the odor in case of a diabetes patient is sweet and smells like a fruity odor. read more

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