High blood sugar can be indicated by an unusual bad breath

0 < Type 2 diabetes is a disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. This is a condition in which the level of glucose in the blood is too high. The danger of the disease is that it often develops asymptomatically. However, some non-obvious signs can still indicate high blood sugar.

These signs include unusual breath.

Bupa Dental Care Head of Clinical, Maxillofacial Specialist of facial surgery Steven Barter said that dentists always pay attention to any unusual odors coming from the patient's teeth or gums, so you can find out about the problem at the doctor's appointment.

Yes, a sign of high sugar the blood may have a sweet pear smell. If it is constantly present, it is a reason to consult a specialist and check the blood sugar level, Barter added.

In addition, dentists can detect diabetes in a patient by other signs. For example, one of the consequences of the disease is a decrease in the body's ability to heal, which can affect the condition of the gums and teeth.