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What is ketone breath and what does it smell like, and is it comparable to any other types of bad breath?
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From starvation: Your body makes ketones when your body is put in starvation mode. This can also happen to diabetics.
Answered 11/14/2012
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Sweet: Ketone breath is usually associated with severe, uncontrolled diabetes. It is described as "sweet" smelling. It is not comparable to other forms of bad breath (halitosis) that are associated with dental hygiene or dental pathology.
Answered 4/24/2015
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