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7 Surprising Things Doctors Can Tell Just By Looking at You

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Your breath can indicate that you have diabetes

Of course, your breath can smell bad if you eat garlic and onions or do not brush your teeth, but it can indicate that you have diabetes as well. 

“Foul breath can be found in diabetes, liver disease, reflux, bacterial gut imbalances and poor dental hygiene. A complication of diabetes, ketoacidosis can give a fruity breath odor, resulting from overproduction of ketones,” Luiza Petre, MD, board-certified cardiologist and nutrition expert.

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