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I have a salty taste in my mouth for two days that that won't go away not diabetic?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Not diabetes: Possibly medication or other causes including oral problems. Diabetes symptoms commonly include frequent urination, thirst, fatigue, visual blurring etc.

Answered 6/22/2013

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