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CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP.
I'VE GOOGLED TO FIND OUT ABOUT IT CAUSING BAD BREATH, BUT WONDERED IF ANYONE HAD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF THIS.
HAVING NO DIABETES IN THE FAMILY, IT IS A NEW THING TO US.

I knew it was something begining with K


There is a commonly held association between diabetes and bad breath; however, the breath odor directly caused by diabetes is not the same as halitosis in the usual sense. Diabetics experience an unusual odor, often described as a sweet or fruity odor, on the breath when they are suffering from ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a severe life threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

In an undiagnosed diabetic child bad breath caused by ketoacidosis may be the first sign of serious disease. Ketoacidosis is most often seen in Type I diabetics, individuals whose pancreas does not produce enough insulin to allow their cells to take in glucose for metabolism (also the most common form of childhood diabetes). When cells need energy but cannot get it because of lack of insulin, the body attempts to rectify the situation by breaking down fat instead. The metabolism of fat produces acidic ketones, which build up in the bloodstream making it more and more acidic. The body tries to get rid of some of the ketones by expelling them in the urine and in the breath. This is what gives rise to the association between diabetes and bad breath.

HI CLAIRE. YEAH I READ THAT TOO. HE IS TO HAVE BLOODS DONE NEXT WEEK THEN GO BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK FOR THE RESUTLS.

WAS INTERESTED TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD A CHILD WHO SUFFERED FROM IT.

THANKS

Have sent you a pm. J*

THANKS FOR YOUR PM JANICE.

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