A sweet taste in your mouth could mean the presence of Diabetes, a condition
that is typically marked by abnormally high blood sugar levels. Quite a few
people with this disorder are seen complaining about this lingering sweet taste
in their mouth. What are the causes?
What is sweet taste in mouth?
Sweet taste in mouth, also known as dysgeusia, is a problem of alteration of
the sensation of taste. In this case, one is not able to enjoy the natural taste
of food, which may lead to decreased appetite.
What Causes Sweet Taste in Mouth for Diabetes?
● High blood sugar level
High blood sugar level in patients with this disease will lead to increased
number of sugar in spittle, thus leading to the occurrence of sweet taste in
mouth.
In addition, without good control of blood sugar levels, a condition called
diabetic ketoacidosis can be caused in which there is much accumulation of
ketones in the body. As a result, fruity smelling breath may occur.
● Certain medicines
Many medicines can cause dry mouth and lead to growth of some bacteria which
gives sweet taste.
● Disorder of the digestive system
An enzyme in the saliva called amylase can break down the carbohydrates
(starch) into simple sugars, such as maltose. Ptyalin, secreted by the pancreas,
is one of the main amylase enzymes found in the mouth. For people with diabetes,
more ptyalin will be secreted. As a result, more maltose can be produced,
leading to occurrence of sweet taste in the mouth.
Corresponding treatments should be adopted based on the underlying cause, so
it is necessary to make the reason of your condition clear. If you still have
anything unclear, feel free to talk with our online doctors.