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My mom is diabetic and she has hyperhidrosis and there is a severe smell in her sweat is it some kind of disease and what should we do for that?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Odor of diabetes: There may be an odor peculiar to diabetes , especially if poorly controlled. Regular washing and use of antiperspirants may reduce it. Baking soda (bicarbonate) can be used as a powder in the shoes, under arms between legs, etc. This can be effective.

Answered 7/29/2014

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A member asked:

My mom is diabetic and she has hyperhidrosis and there is a severe smell in her sweat is it some kind of disease and what should we do for that?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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