Diabetes Xerostomia
Dry mouth treatment: tips for controlling mayo clinic. Diabetes & dry mouth: causes and treatment options. Dry mouth and diabetes. one of the strongest indicators of diabetes is dry mouth, with a study showing that more than 90% of diabetic patients exhibit its symptoms. for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their elevated blood sugar levels and medications make them extremely susceptible to dry mouth. Abstract xerostomia is a common complaint of nearly half of the elderly population and about one-fifth of younger adults. it causes several signs and symptoms, and compromise oral functions and health-related quality-of-life. Xerostomia is an ominous sounding name for a fairly common condition suffered by approximately 20% of the population, one that most people tend to underestimate, a dry mouth. in essence, having a dry mouth means the body is not producing enough saliva, which helps the mouth stay clean while removing harmful bacteria that can cause cavities and othe...