Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 per cent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. The condition may be caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough of the hormone, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. You could be at risk of diabetes if you often develop bad breath, it’s been revealed.
There are some medical conditions, including diabetes, which make people more susceptible to halitosis
Diabetes.co.uk
Bad breath could be an early warning sign of high blood sugar, according to medical website Diabetes.co.uk.
The condition, which is also known as halitosis, is caused by an abundance of bacteria living in the mouth, which leads to a build-up of dental plaque.
Diabetes patients have higher levels of sugar in their mouth, which creates the perfect feeding ground for this bacteria, which subsequently leads to bad breath.
“The causes of bad breath are wide-reaching but the condition is often linked to poor dental plaque removal,” said Diabetes.co.uk.
“Plaque bacteria, which live in-between the teeth and on the surface of the tongue, digest glucose or food particles then release foul-smelling gasses.
“There are some medical conditions, including diabetes, which make people more susceptible to halitosis.
