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Why would a persons body give off a sickly sweet smell like candy and also their farts have a sweet smell. could it be what they are eating?

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Check For Diabetes: Patients with diabetes often will let out a sweet smell in their urine and breath! please make sure to have the person evaluated for diabetes!

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Why would a persons body give off a sickly sweet smell like candy and also their farts have a sweet smell. could it be what they are eating?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

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