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Sorry its me again....but Ive got this strange sweet taste in my mouth,I am taking dieretics could this be the reason...?
Am concerned as a month ago I had problems with my potassium levels...and I really do not want a repeat of that nightmare. Is sweet taste in mouth an indication of something wrong..? Im also using the new byetta pen. Any help would truly be appreciated. I was even questioning the toothpaste as being the culprit,but feel its not that. Could it be dehydration..? Posted on 08/22/09, 05:08 pm |
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Hi Blue, don't be sorry, thats what a forum like this is for! :)
That said, what are you blood sugars lately? Also, do you have any urine sticks where you can check for protein in your urine? Sometimes ketosis will cause this effect. 
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Hi bluejeanz,
Yes, definitely check for ketosis (protein in urine). Are you on a very calorie-restricted diet? Does your urine have any strange odor? Lots of people seem to have this problem and no-one (on my little romp around the internet) was sure of the cause. Medication is another possibility...antihistamines, antibiotics and anti-depressives can give you dry-mouth/strange tastes. You may get some relief by chewing sugarless gum to stimulate your salivary glands, hopefully flushing away the sweet taste. (Does the taste come with dry-mouth?) Stay hydrated, whatever else you do. Best, -fm
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Artificial sweeteners can do this also.
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