Do people with diabetes have a different smell?

Some people with diabetes compare the smell of insulin to the scent of Band-Aids, printer ink, Lysol, or new plastic shower curtain liners (4). Apparently, phenols are responsible for the aroma associated with insulin (5).

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Can diabetes cause weird smells?

Fruity-smelling breath is a sign of high levels of ketones in someone who already has diabetes. It's also one of the first symptoms that doctors look for when they check for DKA.

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What does diabetic breath smell like?

A fruity odor to the breath is a sign of ketoacidosis, which may occur in diabetes. It is a potentially life-threatening condition. Breath that smells like feces can occur with prolonged vomiting, especially when there is a bowel obstruction.

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What are the signs of diabetes in a woman?

Typical symptoms include:
  • feeling very thirsty.
  • passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night.
  • feeling very tired.
  • weight loss and loss of muscle bulk.
  • slow to heal cuts or ulcers.
  • frequent vaginal or penile thrush.
  • blurred vision.

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What are 3 symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes?

Common symptoms of diabetes:
  • Urinating often.
  • Feeling very thirsty.
  • Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating.
  • Extreme fatigue.
  • Blurry vision.
  • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal.
  • Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)
  • Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)

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URINE COLOUR AND SMELL IN DIABETES. When to be worried? - Dr. Leela Mohan P V R | Doctors' Circle

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What are the 3 early signs of diabetes?

If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested:
  • Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night.
  • Are very thirsty.
  • Lose weight without trying.
  • Are very hungry.
  • Have blurry vision.
  • Have numb or tingling hands or feet.
  • Feel very tired.
  • Have very dry skin.

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What illness is unusual body odor?

Trimethylaminuria is a disorder in which the body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotten or decaying fish.

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Why does my body odor smell different?

Changes in body odour could also mean you might be sick or have an underlying condition. Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease can make body odour worse. If you have diabetes and your blood sugar levels get too high, your breath may start to smell fruity.

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Do diabetics sleep a lot?

People who have diabetes often have poor sleep habits, including difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Some people with diabetes get too much sleep, while others have problems getting enough sleep.

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Do diabetics sweat a lot?

Diabetes can result in nerve damage so that for some people, the nerves that control sweat glands are always “switched on.” This can result in excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis.

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Does Type 2 diabetes make you smell bad?

BODY ODOR: FRUITY BREATH IS A SYMPTOM OF DIABETES

Here's what's happening: Your body can't create the energy it needs to function properly, so it begins to break down fatty acids for fuel. This creates a build up of acidic chemicals called ketones in your blood.

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What does diabetic pee look like?

If you have diabetes insipidus, you'll continue to pee large amounts of watery (dilute), light-colored urine when normally you'd only pee a small amount of concentrated, dark yellow urine.

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What does diabetic ketoacidosis smell like?

a smell of ketones on your breath, which can smell like pear drops or nail varnish remover. confusion. drowsiness or loss of consciousness (coma)

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When I open my legs it smells fishy?

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". Sometimes it's caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn't always the case. There's currently no cure, but there are things that can help.

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Why has my smell changed?

Changes in sense of smell are most often caused by: a cold or flu. sinusitis (sinus infection) an allergy, like hay fever.

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Why does my Bo smell like onions all of a sudden?

Foods such as garlic, onions, cumin, and curry can also cause changes in body odor. The sulfur-like compounds that the body releases as it breaks down these foods can react with the sweat on the skin, producing body odor that may be different than a person's natural scent.

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Can body odor indicate illness?

Skin conditions

Internal health issues may result in unpleasant body odors (BO), as well, such as liver and kidney disease and hyperthyroidism, which can lead to excessive sweat and increased BO. Stagg recommends talking with your doctor if you notice a strong smell from your skin.

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Does change in body odor indicate illness?

Some medical conditions can cause a change in body odor, including: Liver disease. Diabetes. Kidney disease.

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Can you smell sickness on someone?

Humans are able to smell sickness in someone whose immune system is highly active within just a few hours of exposure to a toxin, according to research published in Psychological Science.

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What are the red flags of diabetes?

Diabetes symptoms

Thirsty - being really thirsty. Tired - feeling more tired than usual. Thinner - losing weight without trying to. Genital itching or thrush.

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What are the red flags for type 2 diabetes?

Check if you have type 2 diabetes

peeing more than usual, particularly at night. feeling thirsty all the time. feeling very tired. losing weight without trying to.

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What are 10 warning signs of diabetes?

Here are 10 subtle signs of diabetes:
  • Frequent urination. Most people urinate four to seven times in a day. ...
  • Excessive thirst. ...
  • Extreme hunger. ...
  • Weakness/fatigue. ...
  • Pins and needles. ...
  • Blurry vision. ...
  • Itchy skin. ...
  • Slow healing wounds and increased skin infections.

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