Do diabetics have a smell?

I have been noticing a strange sweetish smell on my breath lately and my family also pointed it out. I read online it could be linked to diabetes and now I am super worried. Has anyone else felt this before their diagnosis?

Yes, when sugar is very high, the body burns fat for fuel and releases ketones, causing a fruity or nail-polish-like odor in breath.

Metabolic issues can definitely alter body and breath odors. With my thyroid, I constantly monitor all physical changes, and you should too with sugar issues. Regular lab tests and checking in with your doctor is key to keeping these symptoms away.

My son's breath smelled like sweet apples right before his Type 1 diagnosis, which we later learned was due to ketones. If you or a family member has this smell along with extreme thirst, please consult a doctor immediately. It is always better to be safe.

Yes, we sometimes smell like a fruit basket or nail remover because of those ketones! Don't worry too much, just check your blood sugar and drink plenty of water to flush it out.

Haan, jab sugar bahut zyada badh jati hai na, toh body ketones banati hai jisse breath mein alag si meethi khushbu aane lagti hai. Isko normal body odor mat samjho. Doctor se milna zaroori hai isme.

Bro, my roommate told me my breath smelled like fruit polish when my sugars were hitting 350 last year. It was actually a warning sign of high ketones. Got my insulin adjusted and the smell disappeared.

Haan na, bad breath or sweet breath is very common when sugar goes out of control. It is because of ketones in the body. Better to check sugar levels with a machine right away to be safe, ho na?

Because of insulin issues, I read a lot about diabetic complications. A distinct sweet breath can point to Diabetic Ketoacidosis, which is a medical emergency. Please be very cautious and consult an expert instead of guessing.