SAEDNEWS: One common problem among people with diabetes is dry mouth, which has various causes, including increased urination during diabetes.
According to SAEDNEWS, People with diabetes experience symptoms that can affect their quality of life. One of these symptoms is dry mouth, and we will explain why it happens. Both people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes often experience dry mouth.
This issue is not just a common feeling; it can also lead to serious consequences for oral health. Dry mouth increases the risks of infections, dental diseases, and other complications.
As mentioned, dry mouth in individuals with diabetes occurs due to various factors, most of which are related to poor blood sugar control. First and foremost, one of the causes is increased urination.
Increased urination can lead to dehydration
On the other hand, since saliva is mostly made up of water and its production changes during this period, it can be said that a lack of saliva is another factor involved, along with changes in the composition of saliva. Besides water, saliva also contains glucose and proteins.
A study published in a dental journal explains that diabetes affects the morphology of salivary glands. It causes the secretion of a substance in the bodies of diabetic individuals that results in the enlargement of the salivary glands and disrupts their function.
A large percentage of people with diabetes experience dry mouth, but diabetes is not the only cause of dry mouth. It is very important to also consider other factors that affect saliva production or contribute to dryness. For example, we should take into account non-diabetic factors that cause dry mouth.
Medications can increase dry mouth, especially for people undergoing chemotherapy.
Older age is also a factor contributing to dry mouth.
Diseases such as AIDS, liver problems, and tuberculosis can worsen dry mouth.
Sjögren's syndrome is another cause of dry mouth, whether during diabetes or otherwise.
