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Why is my mouth dry after eating a sugar product?

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Per healthline...: ...high blood sugar levels could cause dry mouth in people with diabetes. Some medications used to treat diabetes can also cause dry mouth. Other cause of dry mouth includes: dehydration. Ref: www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/dry-mouth-diabetes

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Answered 6/10/2021

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