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Dry Mouth Can Be A Sign Of Diabetes: Other Symptoms In Your Mouth That Could Indicate The Disease

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Diabetes is associated with high blood sugar levels. It is a common condition, affecting about 41.5 million people worldwide, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of diabetics increased from 10.8 crore in 1980 to 42.2 crore in 2014. Additionally, between 2000 and 2019, the mortality rate among diabetes patients rose to 3%, as per the WHO. 

Interestingly, uncontrolled diabetes can affect different parts of the body, including your heart, feet, nerves and blood vessels. It can even take a toll on your oral health. In this article, we will look at how high blood sugar affects your mouth and the kind of symptoms that you can experience. Dr Sonali Kagne, Deputy Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, helps us with the answers. .

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Dry Mouth Can Be A Sign Of Diabetes: Other Symptoms In Your Mouth That Could Indicate The Disease

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