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What Causes Loss Of Hair And Unusual Body Odor?
I m a type 1 diabetic since age 4. My A1C is high and I m steadily working on it however stress is impacting it majorly. I m starting to lose lots of my hair and releasing a scent from my skin that comes and goes. Have you ever heard of this and do you know what s causing it? Can it be treated without a prescription?
Wed, 27 May 2015
Hello and welcome.
With poor control over blood glucose the development of ketoacidosis takes place which can cause your breath and sweat to smell different (fruity). This is serious and will require a prescription and rapid control of your blood glucose levels probably with the help of insulin and good medications at the earliest.
Best wishes.
With poor control over blood glucose the development of ketoacidosis takes place which can cause your breath and sweat to smell different (fruity). This is serious and will require a prescription and rapid control of your blood glucose levels probably with the help of insulin and good medications at the earliest.
Best wishes.
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