What Causes

A number of medications and certain medical conditions can impact saliva production and cause you to experience Dry Mouth symptoms or “cotton mouth.”

Diabetes and Dry Mouth

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus can cause problems with your eyes, heart and feet. If you have diabetes, it is also quite common to experience Dry Mouth.

Dry Mouth due to diabetes can cause discomfort and irritation of your mouth. To help manage your Dry Mouth symptoms, we recommend Biotène® moisturizing products.

80%

of people with diabetes are reported to experience a Dry Mouth.

Common Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

(in no particular order of significance)

  • INCREASED URINATION
  • SIGNIFICANT THIRST
  • FATIGUE
  • DRY MOUTH
  • BLURRED VISION
  • NAUSEA
  • SLOW HEALING OF CUTS AND WOUNDS