The Concerto: Examining Symptoms of Diabetes and High Cholesterol on the Tongue

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Thursday 08 June 2023

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Examination of the mouth is indispensable daily, because there are warning signs that may appear on the tongue, indicating high cholesterol in the blood and type 2 diabetes.

In the following report, “The Consulto” reviews the symptoms of diabetes and high cholesterol on the tongue, according to “Every Day Health”, “Times of India” and “Express”.

Symptoms of diabetes on the tongue

1- Dryness of the tongue

If you notice that your tongue is dry from saliva, this is a sign of diabetes, especially if you suffer from frequent urination and extreme thirst at the same time.

2- Hairy tongue

A study conducted in May 2019 revealed that hairy tongue is more common among people with type 2 diabetes, a disease that results from many causes, most notably dry mouth.

3- Yellowing of the tongue

Diabetes causes high levels of glucose in the saliva, which causes the tongue to turn pink to yellow.

Also read: Symptoms of diabetes in the mouth- 6 signs you should not ignore

Symptoms of high cholesterol on the tongue

When cholesterol is deposited in the inner walls of the arteries, they are narrowed or blocked, which leads to difficulty in the flow of oxygen-laden blood to all parts of the body, especially the tongue.

The lack of blood supply to the tongue causes:

– Inflate it.

Change its color to blue or purple.

The appearance of a blue or purple spot on its tip.

– Darkening or twisting of the veins below.

– Increasing the thickness of the veins below.

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